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...of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of the ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard 11 III. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard Layout 12 1. Jumpers 14 HARDWARE SETUP Steps 14 2. External Connectors... 22 Power Connection Procedures 33 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 IV. CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item ...
...of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of the ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard 11 III. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard Layout 12 1. Jumpers 14 HARDWARE SETUP Steps 14 2. External Connectors... 22 Power Connection Procedures 33 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 IV. CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item ...
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... with two connectors that support four IDE devices in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • Versatile Memory: Equipped with two DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 512MB. • AGP...AGP 3D AGP VGA: Features onboard ATI 3D 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. Includes complete online help to guide you through the audio software. • Audio Codec (optional): Features an 18-...
... with two connectors that support four IDE devices in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • Versatile Memory: Equipped with two DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 512MB. • AGP...AGP 3D AGP VGA: Features onboard ATI 3D 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. Includes complete online help to guide you through the audio software. • Audio Codec (optional): Features an 18-...
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... 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 to CPU. • PC'98 Compliant: Both ...ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 9 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 EDO memory...
... 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 to CPU. • PC'98 Compliant: Both ...ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 9 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 EDO memory...
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...before the system resources are used up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. dows NT, and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to prevent possible application crashes. Pushing the power button for more efficiently. • Auto Fan Off: The ...than 4 seconds, it enters the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to the user. 10 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Suggestions will power off automatically even in . With this benefit on managing their limited resources more than 4 seconds places the system ...
...before the system resources are used up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. dows NT, and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to prevent possible application crashes. Pushing the power button for more efficiently. • Auto Fan Off: The ...than 4 seconds, it enters the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to the user. 10 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Suggestions will power off automatically even in . With this benefit on managing their limited resources more than 4 seconds places the system ...
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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 ... 3D Rage Pro AGP2X/ Rage IIC AGP VGA 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 ... 3D Rage Pro AGP2X/ Rage IIC AGP VGA 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.
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...) p. 16 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 16 CPU:BUS Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 2) Socket 370 3) PCI1, PCI2 4) ISA1 p. 17 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Support p. 20 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p. 20 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slot Connectors 1) PS2KBMS P. 22 PS...) PLED (PANEL) p. 31 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) 26) RESET (PANEL) p. 31 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 27) ATXPWR p. 32 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. III.
...) p. 16 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 16 CPU:BUS Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 2) Socket 370 3) PCI1, PCI2 4) ISA1 p. 17 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Support p. 20 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p. 20 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slot Connectors 1) PS2KBMS P. 22 PS...) PLED (PANEL) p. 31 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) 26) RESET (PANEL) p. 31 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 27) ATXPWR p. 32 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. III.
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... on a grounded antistatic pad or on the Motherboard 2. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Unplug your computer when working on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. III. Install System Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. To protect them...
... on a grounded antistatic pad or on the Motherboard 2. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Unplug your computer when working on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. III. Install System Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. To protect them...
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... takes up to operate above 100MHz, use only PC100-compli- If your DIMMs are generally thinner with memory chips) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 17 H/W SETUP System Memory III. III. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under this speed. This...
... takes up to operate above 100MHz, use only PC100-compli- If your DIMMs are generally thinner with memory chips) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 17 H/W SETUP System Memory III. III. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under this speed. This...
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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. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to... motherboard. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. 01 III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. III.
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. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to... motherboard. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. 01 III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. III.
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..., this motherboard complies with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. Assigning DMA Channels for those used by Legacy cards. You can contact your PCI cards are assigned automatically from those available. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 01 MEB-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 21 III. Accelerated Graphics...
..., this motherboard complies with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. Assigning DMA Channels for those used by Legacy cards. You can contact your PCI cards are assigned automatically from those available. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 01 MEB-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 21 III. Accelerated Graphics...
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... by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall it. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press . 34 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual IV. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash...original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. To save a copy of your system. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you need to the programmable flash ROM chip on your screen during bootup. IV...
... by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall it. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press . 34 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual IV. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash...original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. To save a copy of your system. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you need to the programmable flash ROM chip on your screen during bootup. IV...
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... BIOS information into the flash ROM. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 35 IV. See the next page for example, A:\XXXXXXX.AWD, and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen...
... BIOS information into the flash ROM. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 35 IV. See the next page for example, A:\XXXXXXX.AWD, and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen...
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... page for details) and save to the disk you saved to boot up . See 2. If you created earlier. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 36 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from booting up . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. WARNING! Run AFLASH.EXE from the DOS prompt without..., type 2 and then press . Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you created earlier. 2. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will need service.
... page for details) and save to the disk you saved to boot up . See 2. If you created earlier. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 36 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from booting up . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. WARNING! Run AFLASH.EXE from the DOS prompt without..., type 2 and then press . Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you created earlier. 2. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will need service.
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...utility. If your system using this utility. This section describes how to enter new setup information. IV. The BIOS ROM of these memory chips can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the system case. Press to run this section. If you are a ...will need to call up Setup. BIOS Setup The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5-Volt and 12Volt. BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 37 All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for future reference; If you will continue with the following options: IV. ...
...utility. If your system using this utility. This section describes how to enter new setup information. IV. The BIOS ROM of these memory chips can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the system case. Press to run this section. If you are a ...will need to call up Setup. BIOS Setup The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5-Volt and 12Volt. BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 37 All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for future reference; If you will continue with the following options: IV. ...
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... is for loading optimized defaults for regular use. User-configurable fields appear in a working system, you need to 2079) 38 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual The memory display at the lower right-hand side of these keys and their respective uses. Take note of the screen is read-only...list of this level, will need information on the currently highlighted item in the list. However, if the configuration stored in the CMOS memory on the other hand, is already installed in a different color. BIOS SETUP Standard CMOS The preceding screen provides you with the information ...
... is for loading optimized defaults for regular use. User-configurable fields appear in a working system, you need to 2079) 38 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual The memory display at the lower right-hand side of these keys and their respective uses. Take note of the screen is read-only...list of this level, will need information on the currently highlighted item in the list. However, if the configuration stored in the CMOS memory on the other hand, is already installed in a different color. BIOS SETUP Standard CMOS The preceding screen provides you with the information ...
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...this option to DC000-DFFFF (Disabled) These fields are used for the PS/2 mouse. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with ROMs on bootup a PS/2 mouse is 6; Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If...1000. Otherwise leave this section), the Security Option field determines when the system prompts for displaying the first and second characters. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 43 Security Option (System) When you start your system. IV.
...this option to DC000-DFFFF (Disabled) These fields are used for the PS/2 mouse. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with ROMs on bootup a PS/2 mouse is 6; Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If...1000. Otherwise leave this section), the Security Option field determines when the system prompts for displaying the first and second characters. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 43 Security Option (System) When you start your system. IV.
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... noted in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. Snoop Ahead (Enabled) Enabled will allow PCI streaming. Leave on default setting. 44 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on default setting. IV. SDRAM CAS Latency This controls the latency between SDRAM... active command and the read cycles. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features NOTE: SETUP Defaults are using. Leave on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. Details of Chipset Features Setup SDRAM Configuration (By SPD) This sets the optimal timings of...
... noted in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. Snoop Ahead (Enabled) Enabled will allow PCI streaming. Leave on default setting. 44 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on default setting. IV. SDRAM CAS Latency This controls the latency between SDRAM... active command and the read cycles. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features NOTE: SETUP Defaults are using. Leave on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. Details of Chipset Features Setup SDRAM Configuration (By SPD) This sets the optimal timings of...
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...detected but no provision for the video memory of a separate controller card. DRAM are xx bits wide If all your system may not boot. System Memory, section III for more information on the default setting of single-bit errors. (See 2. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 45 Leave on default setting.... You must leave this on memory modules.) ...Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled) When Enabled, this...
...detected but no provision for the video memory of a separate controller card. DRAM are xx bits wide If all your system may not boot. System Memory, section III for more information on the default setting of single-bit errors. (See 2. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 45 Leave on default setting.... You must leave this on memory modules.) ...Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled) When Enabled, this...
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IV. If you have such a card, and you are not using any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. the ISA MEM Block SIZE field will then appear for that uses any USB devices, you have a ... USB from the six available options; Symbios SCSI BIOS (Auto) Auto allows the BIOS to be enabled so that channel. BIOS SETUP Plug & Play / PCI ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 51 If you are not using an ICU, you to set this task, leave ISA MEM Block BASE to take precedent when detected...
IV. If you have such a card, and you are not using any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. the ISA MEM Block SIZE field will then appear for that uses any USB devices, you have a ... USB from the six available options; Symbios SCSI BIOS (Auto) Auto allows the BIOS to be enabled so that channel. BIOS SETUP Plug & Play / PCI ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 51 If you are not using an ICU, you to set this task, leave ISA MEM Block BASE to take precedent when detected...
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... . Press to save the configuration changes, highlight the "Save & Exit Setup" option on the hard disk. To save into the CMOS memory all modifications you do not accept them. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 55 BIOS SETUP Save & Exit Exit Without Saving Select this option to reject the presented settings and enter the correct...
... . Press to save the configuration changes, highlight the "Save & Exit Setup" option on the hard disk. To save into the CMOS memory all modifications you do not accept them. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 55 BIOS SETUP Save & Exit Exit Without Saving Select this option to reject the presented settings and enter the correct...