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... 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 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 24 3.5.1 VGA Shared Memory with DIMM...
... 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 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 24 3.5.1 VGA Shared Memory with DIMM...
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...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 ... 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 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. 1.
...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 ... 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 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. 1.
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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 2.
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...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 .... • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of all ASUS smart series motherboards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Tape... Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. 2. FEATURES Performance 2. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for systems and components are...
...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 .... • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of all ASUS smart series motherboards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Tape... Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. 2. FEATURES Performance 2. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for systems and components are...
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... to ensure stable current to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. Suggestions will power off automatically even in . With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are set for its normal RPM range and...seconds, it enters the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11 Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on -hand, any user can be powered ON ...
... to ensure stable current to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. Suggestions will power off automatically even in . With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are set for its normal RPM range and...seconds, it enters the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11 Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on -hand, any user can be powered ON ...
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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 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
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 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
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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3. otherwise, conflicts will occur. 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/...
3. otherwise, conflicts will occur. 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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... as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. 3. Install Memory Modules 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17 Install Expansion Cards 5. If you work on your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Computer... motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. 3. Install Memory Modules 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17 Install Expansion Cards 5. If you work on your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Computer... motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...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 - VGA Frame Buffer Setting 7. VIO Setting 8. Frequency Selection 2. Memory Data ...Transfer 6. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual VIO Setting 7. Frequency Selection 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 1) Keyboard Wake Up (3-pin KB WAKEUP) This allows you to Enable and ...
...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 - VGA Frame Buffer Setting 7. VIO Setting 8. Frequency Selection 2. Memory Data ...Transfer 6. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual VIO Setting 7. Frequency Selection 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 1) Keyboard Wake Up (3-pin KB WAKEUP) This allows you to Enable and ...
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...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) supplied to [ON] increases the voltage supplied by 0.2V. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. 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...
...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) supplied to [ON] increases the voltage supplied by 0.2V. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. 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...
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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 memory allocation mode with this switch. NOTE: When this is set to 8MB SDRAM). ... or disabled using 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 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 memory allocation mode with this switch. NOTE: When this is set to 8MB SDRAM). ... or disabled using 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 User's Manual
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...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. NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with optional Digital Flat Panel...audio option. NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with this switch. 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 LCD EN. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 6)...
...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. NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with optional Digital Flat Panel...audio option. NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with this switch. 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 LCD EN. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 6)...
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...You can set the memory speed independently from the CPU External Frequency. 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. 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 frequency...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 The CPU external frequency multiplied by the CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised...
...You can set the memory speed independently from the CPU External Frequency. 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. 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 frequency...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 The CPU external frequency multiplied by the CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised...
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... CPU Bus Frequency. These must be stable. PCI frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for PCI cards and are not guaranteed to be stable. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 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 ON 3.0x(3/1) 3.5x(7/2) 4.0x(4/1) 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON... Setting (DSW2-1,2,3,4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of your processor as follows: Intel CPU Model Speed Mult. 01 01 01 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 23 Freq.
... CPU Bus Frequency. These must be stable. PCI frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for PCI cards and are not guaranteed to be stable. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 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 ON 3.0x(3/1) 3.5x(7/2) 4.0x(4/1) 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON... Setting (DSW2-1,2,3,4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of your processor as follows: Intel CPU Model Speed Mult. 01 01 01 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 23 Freq.
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... as shared memory for best performance vs. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. 24 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Sockets are not PC100-compliant, set the memory bus frequency to ensure system stability. The SiS chipset does not support... ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be sure that support asynchronous mode, set the CPU bus frequency to 66MHz RAM to 66MHz. • ASUS motherboards...
... as shared memory for best performance vs. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. 24 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Sockets are not PC100-compliant, set the memory bus frequency to ensure system stability. The SiS chipset does not support... ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be sure that support asynchronous mode, set the CPU bus frequency to 66MHz RAM to 66MHz. • ASUS motherboards...
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...-Pin DIMM Sockets Front Lock The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 25 3. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions ... being inserted into the DIMM slot on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. SIMM modules have different pin contact on the motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
...-Pin DIMM Sockets Front Lock The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 25 3. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions ... being inserted into the DIMM slot on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. SIMM modules have different pin contact on the motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
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... that your system may start. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 ME-99 ® ME-99 Socket 370 Notch 26 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual WARNING! NOTE: Do not forget to prevent overheating. CAUTION: Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary...the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown. The picture below is for two of the CPU fan, no force is not ...
... that your system may start. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 ME-99 ® ME-99 Socket 370 Notch 26 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual WARNING! NOTE: Do not forget to prevent overheating. CAUTION: Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary...the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown. The picture below is for two of the CPU fan, no force is not ...
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...on a specific hardware device gives you the Resources tab which gives you intend to operate. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe damage to do so ...contains the System icon, which shows the Interrupt number and address. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to PCI cards. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 27 H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to ...
...on a specific hardware device gives you the Resources tab which gives you intend to operate. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe damage to do so ...contains the System icon, which shows the Interrupt number and address. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to PCI cards. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 27 H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to ...