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...this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. FEATURES 8 The ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 4 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38...Power Management Setup 47 Details of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of the ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard 11 III. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard Layout 12 1. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. Jumpers 14 ...
...this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. FEATURES 8 The ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 4 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38...Power Management Setup 47 Details of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of the ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard 11 III. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard Layout 12 1. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. Jumpers 14 ...
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...designed to radio communications. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by one or more of Communications Statement... harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual However, there is no guarantee that your CPU fan is encouraged to try to correct the interference by regularly checking...
...designed to radio communications. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by one or more of Communications Statement... harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual However, there is no guarantee that your CPU fan is encouraged to try to correct the interference by regularly checking...
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...organized This manual is complete. 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 ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" floppy and (2) 3.5" ...of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS PC100-compliant SDRAM (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III.
...organized This manual is complete. 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 ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" floppy and (2) 3.5" ...of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS PC100-compliant SDRAM (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III.
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... Provides Creative ES1373 PCI audio chipset with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card or a similar ethernet card. • SB-Link™: Features Creative's SB-Link™, allowing SB16... Rage Pro AGP 2X (8MB SDRAM) or Rage IIC AGP (4MB SDRAM) for wireless interface. 8 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual FEATURES Features II. FEATURES The ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard The ASUS MEB-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. •...
... Provides Creative ES1373 PCI audio chipset with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card or a similar ethernet card. • SB-Link™: Features Creative's SB-Link™, allowing SB16... Rage Pro AGP 2X (8MB SDRAM) or Rage IIC AGP (4MB SDRAM) for wireless interface. 8 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual FEATURES Features II. FEATURES The ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard The ASUS MEB-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. •...
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II. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 528MB/s max using SDRAM. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 9 mented on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing ... IDE specifications so there is also imple- ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate from PCI master buses to memory ...
II. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 528MB/s max using SDRAM. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 9 mented on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing ... IDE specifications so there is also imple- ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate from PCI master buses to memory ...
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FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2 Serial COM 1 Parallel Port VGA Connector T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic (optional) Wake-On-LAN Header AGP Port 2 PCI ... Chipset Creative Labs PCI Audio (optional) Programmable Intel PIIX4E Flash EEPROM PCIset SB-LinkTM Header 4MB VGA Memory (Rage IIC) 8MB VGA Memory (Rage Pro) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 11 II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2 Serial COM 1 Parallel Port VGA Connector T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic (optional) Wake-On-LAN Header AGP Port 2 PCI ... Chipset Creative Labs PCI Audio (optional) Programmable Intel PIIX4E Flash EEPROM PCIset SB-LinkTM Header 4MB VGA Memory (Rage IIC) 8MB VGA Memory (Rage Pro) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 11 II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
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... III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B:Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B:Port 2 COM1 ATXPWR BUS FREQ FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 Row DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) 0 1 ... Slot 1 (PCI1) PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ISA Slot 1 (ISA1) Intel PIIX4E Chipset FLOPPY IR SBLINK RTCCLR FREQ MULT ASUS ASIC Buzzer PANEL (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual PARALLEL PORT 01 III.
... III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B:Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B:Port 2 COM1 ATXPWR BUS FREQ FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 Row DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) 0 1 ... Slot 1 (PCI1) PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ISA Slot 1 (ISA1) Intel PIIX4E Chipset FLOPPY IR SBLINK RTCCLR FREQ MULT ASUS ASIC Buzzer PANEL (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual PARALLEL PORT 01 III.
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... your computer. 1. If you must complete the following steps: 1. III. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Install System Memory Modules 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Setup the BIOS...
... your computer. 1. If you must complete the following steps: 1. III. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Install System Memory Modules 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Setup the BIOS...
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...3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 17 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). The Intel 440BX AGPset does not support ECC function. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No... hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are used because of the DIMM takes up to...
...3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 17 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). The Intel 440BX AGPset does not support ECC function. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No... hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are used because of the DIMM takes up to...
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... on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on both sides. 01 III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory 88 60 20 pins pins pins Lock Lock MEB-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing...
... on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on both sides. 01 III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory 88 60 20 pins pins pins Lock Lock MEB-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing...
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Insert the CPU with the motherboard should have a CPU fan that came with the correct orientation as shown. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 MEB-VM Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 19 Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU ... can overheat and cause damage to prevent overheating. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to both the CPU and the motherboard. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The notched corner should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways ...
Insert the CPU with the motherboard should have a CPU fan that came with the correct orientation as shown. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 MEB-VM Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 19 Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU ... can overheat and cause damage to prevent overheating. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to both the CPU and the motherboard. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The notched corner should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways ...
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...(MSD.EXE) utility included in "My Computer," contains a "System" icon, which gives you intend to one use at the same time. 20 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual You may need to use IRQs. For Windows 95/98 users, the "Control Panel" icon in the Windows directory to setup your...the card's connectors and press firmly. 6. Expansion Cards III. Set any hardware and software settings that no two devices use . 5. If your motherboard and expansion cards. In a standard design there are already in the ISA expansion bus first, and any available slot on a specific device give you...
...(MSD.EXE) utility included in "My Computer," contains a "System" icon, which gives you intend to one use at the same time. 20 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual You may need to use IRQs. For Windows 95/98 users, the "Control Panel" icon in the Windows directory to setup your...the card's connectors and press firmly. 6. Expansion Cards III. Set any hardware and software settings that no two devices use . 5. If your motherboard and expansion cards. In a standard design there are already in the ISA expansion bus first, and any available slot on a specific device give you...
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...has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to PCI expansion cards after those available. III. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 01 MEB-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 21 You can select a DMA channel in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for ISA ...IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for an ISA Configuration Utility. For older Legacy cards that the jumpers on this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are assigned automatically from those IRQs and DMAs you can be sure that do...
...has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to PCI expansion cards after those available. III. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 01 MEB-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 21 You can select a DMA channel in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for ISA ...IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for an ISA Configuration Utility. For older Legacy cards that the jumpers on this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are assigned automatically from those IRQs and DMAs you can be sure that do...
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...(6-pin Female) 22 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Some pins are used for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 6 inches (15 cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the connector. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Motherboard Layout." H/W SETUP Connectors... PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is the side closest to the power connector on the motherboard. The four corners of the connectors are clearly separated from the first connector. 1. HARDWARE SETUP 5. This connector will cause damage ...
...(6-pin Female) 22 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Some pins are used for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 6 inches (15 cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the connector. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Motherboard Layout." H/W SETUP Connectors... PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is the side closest to the power connector on the motherboard. The four corners of the connectors are clearly separated from the first connector. 1. HARDWARE SETUP 5. This connector will cause damage ...
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... Serial Bus (USB) 2 4. Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin COM1) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 23 Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for a mouse or other serial...
... Serial Bus (USB) 2 4. Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin COM1) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 23 Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for a mouse or other serial...
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...the LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that the WAKE On LAN Power Up Control is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA. MEB-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector 26 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 11. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through "UART2 Use ... that support this feature. III. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to LAN cards with a Wake On LAN output, such as shown on system cases that your system has an ATX power supply with at...
...the LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that the WAKE On LAN Power Up Control is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA. MEB-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector 26 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 11. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through "UART2 Use ... that support this feature. III. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to LAN cards with a Wake On LAN output, such as shown on system cases that your system has an ATX power supply with at...
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... CPU and onboard heatsinks. WARNING! Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. The red wire should be positive, while the black should ... CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is to the board taking into consideration the polarity of 500mA (6 Watts) or less. III. H/W SETUP Connectors 01 Ground +12V Rotation CPU Fan Power MEB-VM Cooling Fan Connector ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 29...such as video capture cards or television tuners. 01 2 40 1 39 AMC MEB-VM ATI Multimedia Channel Connector 18. III.
... CPU and onboard heatsinks. WARNING! Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. The red wire should be positive, while the black should ... CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is to the board taking into consideration the polarity of 500mA (6 Watts) or less. III. H/W SETUP Connectors 01 Ground +12V Rotation CPU Fan Power MEB-VM Cooling Fan Connector ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 29...such as video capture cards or television tuners. 01 2 40 1 39 AMC MEB-VM ATI Multimedia Channel Connector 18. III.
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.... May require one or two pushes depending on the position of the switch. If you will always allow you may leave this disconnect as this motherboard has an onboard buzzer which can be instantly decreased to open moment and therefore leaving it does not have a switch for the connector, you to... warnings can replace the chassis speaker. System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. III. III. H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 31
.... May require one or two pushes depending on the position of the switch. If you will always allow you may leave this disconnect as this motherboard has an onboard buzzer which can be instantly decreased to open moment and therefore leaving it does not have a switch for the connector, you to... warnings can replace the chassis speaker. System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. III. III. H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 31
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...Writer IMPORTANT! To save AFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press . 34 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to reinstall it. To determine the BIOS...following screen displays are provided as examples only and may not reflect the screen contents displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is the Flash ...
...Writer IMPORTANT! To save AFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press . 34 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to reinstall it. To determine the BIOS...following screen displays are provided as examples only and may not reflect the screen contents displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is the Flash ...