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... Management Setup 49 Details of Power Management Setup 49 PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of the ASUS MEB-M Motherboard 11 III. BIOS SETUP 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. Central Processing... Unit (CPU 19 4. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEB-M Motherboard Layout 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 21 ...
... Management Setup 49 Details of Power Management Setup 49 PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of the ASUS MEB-M Motherboard 11 III. BIOS SETUP 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. Central Processing... Unit (CPU 19 4. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEB-M Motherboard Layout 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 21 ...
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... install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device...
... install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device...
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...This manual is complete. Software Setup Information on setting up the motherboard IV. Software Reference Reference material for the included support software Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ...Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS CIBD module (optional) ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist I .
...This manual is complete. Software Setup Information on setting up the motherboard IV. Software Reference Reference material for the included support software Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ...Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS CIBD module (optional) ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist I .
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FEATURES Features II. FEATURES The ASUS MEB-M Motherboard The ASUS MEB-M motherboard is a snap with three DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to -access DIP switches. 8 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual Includes a complete online help to guide you through the audio software. • PCI &... status through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled LDCM by Intel or PC Probe from ASUS. • Wake-On-LAN Header: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card or a similar ethernet card. • SB-Link™: ...
FEATURES Features II. FEATURES The ASUS MEB-M Motherboard The ASUS MEB-M motherboard is a snap with three DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to -access DIP switches. 8 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual Includes a complete online help to guide you through the audio software. • PCI &... status through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled LDCM by Intel or PC Probe from ASUS. • Wake-On-LAN Header: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card or a similar ethernet card. • SB-Link™: ...
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...II. FEATURES Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI ...Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from 264MB/s max using PC100 SDRAM. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS... smart series motherboards support the new generation...yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. The new PC...
...II. FEATURES Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI ...Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from 264MB/s max using PC100 SDRAM. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS... smart series motherboards support the new generation...yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. The new PC...
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...resources more efficiently. • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are used up to critical motherboard components. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature to implement silent PC systems. • Dual...button for more memory and hard drive space to be powered on by pressing the space bar on remotely through the ASUS optional CIBD module and LDCM. 10 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in one of damaging temperatures. • Voltage ...
...resources more efficiently. • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are used up to critical motherboard components. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature to implement silent PC systems. • Dual...button for more memory and hard drive space to be powered on by pressing the space bar on remotely through the ASUS optional CIBD module and LDCM. 10 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in one of damaging temperatures. • Voltage ...
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FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEB-M Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2 B: COM 1 T: Parallel/Printer B: COM 2 T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic AGP Port 3 PCI Slots ESS Solo-1 PCI Audio Multi-I/O Chip 1 ISA Slot ATX Power Connector Socket 370 Intel 440BX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets DIP Switch Wake-On-LAN SB-LinkTM Intel PIIX4E Programmable Hardware Header Header PCIset Flash EEPROM Monitor Wake-On-Ring Header ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 11 II.
FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEB-M Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2 B: COM 1 T: Parallel/Printer B: COM 2 T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic AGP Port 3 PCI Slots ESS Solo-1 PCI Audio Multi-I/O Chip 1 ISA Slot ATX Power Connector Socket 370 Intel 440BX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets DIP Switch Wake-On-LAN SB-LinkTM Intel PIIX4E Programmable Hardware Header Header PCIset Flash EEPROM Monitor Wake-On-Ring Header ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 11 II.
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III. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEB-M Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Top T: Mouse B: Bottom B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 KBPWRUP COM1 Socket 370 Thermal Sensor 01 01 01 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS... CD1 Mic In MODEM CD2 ESS Solo-1 Audio Chipset Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller Row 1 0 3 2 5 4 Accelerated Graphics Port MEB-M PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) R PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) Intel PIIX4E Chipset WOL_CON SBLINK PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) IDELED ASUS ASIC WOR 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT1) (Grayed items are optional at the time of...
III. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEB-M Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Top T: Mouse B: Bottom B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 KBPWRUP COM1 Socket 370 Thermal Sensor 01 01 01 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS... CD1 Mic In MODEM CD2 ESS Solo-1 Audio Chipset Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller Row 1 0 3 2 5 4 Accelerated Graphics Port MEB-M PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) R PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) Intel PIIX4E Chipset WOL_CON SBLINK PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) IDELED ASUS ASIC WOR 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT1) (Grayed items are optional at the time of...
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ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 13 III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWRUP 3) DIP5 2) DIP6 4) DIP1,2,3,4 5) DIP7,8,9,10 Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3 2) Socket 370 3) SLOT1 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 5) AGP Connectors 1) PS2KBMS 2) PS2KBMS 3) USB 4) PRINTER 5) COM1, ...
ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 13 III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWRUP 3) DIP5 2) DIP6 4) DIP1,2,3,4 5) DIP7,8,9,10 Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3 2) Socket 370 3) SLOT1 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 5) AGP Connectors 1) PS2KBMS 2) PS2KBMS 3) USB 4) PRINTER 5) COM1, ...
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... you should follow some precautions whenever you must complete the following steps: 1. Motherboard Settings WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer. Make Motherboard Settings 2. Install System Memory Modules 3. III. Hold components by pressing the ...other components. 4. Your computer will not power on the +5VSB lead. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings MEB-M R KBPWRUP 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWRUP 3 2 1 Enable MEB-M Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual To protect them against damage from the system. 1. If you wish ...
... you should follow some precautions whenever you must complete the following steps: 1. Motherboard Settings WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer. Make Motherboard Settings 2. Install System Memory Modules 3. III. Hold components by pressing the ...other components. 4. Your computer will not power on the +5VSB lead. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings MEB-M R KBPWRUP 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWRUP 3 2 1 Enable MEB-M Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual To protect them against damage from the system. 1. If you wish ...
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The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. MEB-M R MEB-M DIP Switch ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON OFF HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches. III. The white block represents the switch's position.
The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. MEB-M R MEB-M DIP Switch ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON OFF HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches. III. The white block represents the switch's position.
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... be used but the ECC function will not even boot if non-compliant modules are used . Install memory in BIOS SETUP. ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 17 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to operate...SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB x1 Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 768MB) = SPD Support This motherboard supports SPD DIMMs, and it is required after adding or removing memory. The Intel 440BX AGPset does not support ECC function. Memory speed setup is...
... be used but the ECC function will not even boot if non-compliant modules are used . Install memory in BIOS SETUP. ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 17 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to operate...SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB x1 Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 768MB) = SPD Support This motherboard supports SPD DIMMs, and it is required after adding or removing memory. The Intel 440BX AGPset does not support ECC function. Memory speed setup is...
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... retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. H/W SETUP System Memory III. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual DIMM modules are different on the motherboard. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both...
... retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. H/W SETUP System Memory III. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual DIMM modules are different on the motherboard. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both...
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... the processor's heatsink by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards to prevent overheating. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should have a CPU fan that your system and remove its cover. The picture is working. HARDWARE SETUP 3. The CPU that came ... the of the CPU. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) MEB-M R MEB-M Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 19 you turn off your CPU fan is for your system. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary....
... the processor's heatsink by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards to prevent overheating. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should have a CPU fan that your system and remove its cover. The picture is working. HARDWARE SETUP 3. The CPU that came ... the of the CPU. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) MEB-M R MEB-M Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 19 you turn off your CPU fan is for your system. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary....
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... the ISA bus. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Install the necessary software drivers for expansion cards. Assigning IRQs for your motherboard and expansion cards. If your computer will experience problems when those two devices are two types of them are available to operate.... referred to gain access, double-click the System icon under Device Manager displays the resource settings being used , leaving 3 IRQs free. ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use . Keep the ...
... the ISA bus. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Install the necessary software drivers for expansion cards. Assigning IRQs for your motherboard and expansion cards. If your computer will experience problems when those two devices are two types of them are available to operate.... referred to gain access, double-click the System icon under Device Manager displays the resource settings being used , leaving 3 IRQs free. ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use . Keep the ...
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... are being used by default uses DMA1. NOTE: The onboard audio by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of the BIOS setup utility can select a DMA channel...developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to reserve). H/W SETUP Expansion Cards MEB-M R MEB-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual The PCI and PNP configuration of graphics cards with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which ...
... are being used by default uses DMA1. NOTE: The onboard audio by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of the BIOS setup utility can select a DMA channel...developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to reserve). H/W SETUP Expansion Cards MEB-M R MEB-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual The PCI and PNP configuration of graphics cards with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which ...
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...no more than 15 cm (6 in BIOS Features Setup of the BIOS SETUP. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in .) from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 46 cm(18 in.), with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the ...the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. H/W SETUP DCMoAnnCehcatnornsels PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 23 PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the...
...no more than 15 cm (6 in BIOS Features Setup of the BIOS SETUP. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in .) from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 46 cm(18 in.), with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the ...the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. H/W SETUP DCMoAnnCehcatnornsels PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 23 PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the...
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...500mAMP (6 Watts) or less. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is set to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. Depending on ASUS LAN Card). Damage may be ground. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins are incorrectly... used only by a specially designed fan with at least 720mA +5-volt standby power ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 27 IMPORTANT: This feature requires that the heat sink fins allow airflow to be used . Orientate the fans so that the WAKE...
...500mAMP (6 Watts) or less. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is set to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. Depending on ASUS LAN Card). Damage may be ground. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins are incorrectly... used only by a specially designed fan with at least 720mA +5-volt standby power ASUS MEB-M User's Manual 27 IMPORTANT: This feature requires that the heat sink fins allow airflow to be used . Orientate the fans so that the WAKE...
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...connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. MEB-M R +5V IRRX IRTX (NC) GND MEB-M Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 28 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual NOTE: For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is directed for use... with COM2 or IrDA. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to Enabled (see Power...
...connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. MEB-M R +5V IRRX IRTX (NC) GND MEB-M Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 28 ASUS MEB-M User's Manual NOTE: For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is directed for use... with COM2 or IrDA. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to Enabled (see Power...