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...Installation 18 3. INTRODUCTION 7 How 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 Jumpers 14 HARDWARE SETUP Steps 14 ...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. Expansion Cards 20 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 20 Assigning IRQs for Expansion ...
...Installation 18 3. INTRODUCTION 7 How 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 Jumpers 14 HARDWARE SETUP Steps 14 ...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. Expansion Cards 20 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 20 Assigning IRQs for Expansion ...
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... equipment to an outlet on , the user is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual You may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from... auxiliary fan, if necessary. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation.
... equipment to an outlet on , the user is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual You may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from... auxiliary fan, if necessary. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation.
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... 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 BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. INTRODUCTION How this product III. Hardware Setup Instructions on setting...
... 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 BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. INTRODUCTION How this product III. Hardware Setup Instructions on setting...
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...and one 16-bit ISA expansion slot . • 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 Creative's SB-Link™, ...: Equipped with 3D surround and positioning capabiliy. 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. • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel's Celeron processor designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual II.
...and one 16-bit ISA expansion slot . • 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 Creative's SB-Link™, ...: Equipped with 3D surround and positioning capabiliy. 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. • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel's Celeron processor designed for wireless interface. 8 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual II.
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... the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as the successor of all ASUS smart series motherboards. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 9 FEATURES Introduction to 33MB/sec. The best of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system ... can be used. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can handle rates up to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. •...
... the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as the successor of all ASUS smart series motherboards. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 9 FEATURES Introduction to 33MB/sec. The best of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system ... can be used. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can handle rates up to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. •...
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... 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.
... 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.
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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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III. PARALLEL PORT 01 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III. PARALLEL PORT 01 III.
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Set Jumpers on the inside. 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. Unplug your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips... BIOS Software WARNING! Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you must complete the following steps: 1. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. III. HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer, you do not ...
Set Jumpers on the inside. 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. Unplug your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips... BIOS Software WARNING! Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you must complete the following steps: 1. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. III. HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer, you do not ...
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..., or 256MB. One side (with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. If your DIMMs are generally thinner with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup" in any combination as ...16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = SPD Support This motherboard supports SPD DIMMs. If non-SPD DIMMs are used but the ECC function will be available. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 17 III. H/W SETUP System Memory III. The Intel 440BX AGPset does not support ECC function.
..., or 256MB. One side (with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. If your DIMMs are generally thinner with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup" in any combination as ...16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = SPD Support This motherboard supports SPD DIMMs. If non-SPD DIMMs are used but the ECC function will be available. ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 17 III. H/W SETUP System Memory III. The Intel 440BX AGPset does not support ECC function.
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... pins pins pins Lock Lock MEB-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are longer and have the same pin contact on the motherboard. SIMM modules have different... also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on both sides. 01 III. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual III.
... pins pins pins Lock Lock MEB-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are longer and have the same pin contact on the motherboard. SIMM modules have different... also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on both sides. 01 III. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual III.
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...correct orientation as shown. The picture is required to a 90-degree right angle. III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. H/W SETUP CPU III. If this is not the case then purchase a fan before you ...and cause damage to prevent overheating. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to both the CPU and the motherboard. The notched corner should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the... holding down the CPU. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 MEB-VM Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 19
...correct orientation as shown. The picture is required to a 90-degree right angle. III. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. H/W SETUP CPU III. If this is not the case then purchase a fan before you ...and cause damage to prevent overheating. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to both the CPU and the motherboard. The notched corner should have a fan attached to it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the... holding down the CPU. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 MEB-VM Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 19
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... bracket on the slot you "Resources" tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. If your expansion card. 3. Double-clicking on your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will be used by parts of ISA cards. Read your expansion card documentation on any necessary jumpers on.... 5. Currently, there are already in use by PCI cards. Expansion Cards III. System IRQs are in use at the same time. 20 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual You may be exclusively assigned to use the same IRQs or your used , leaving 5 IRQs free. Make sure that no two devices use ...
... bracket on the slot you "Resources" tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. If your expansion card. 3. Double-clicking on your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will be used by parts of ISA cards. Read your expansion card documentation on any necessary jumpers on.... 5. Currently, there are already in use by PCI cards. Expansion Cards III. System IRQs are in use at the same time. 20 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual You may be exclusively assigned to use the same IRQs or your used , leaving 5 IRQs free. Make sure that no two devices use ...
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...MEB-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 21 If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to the system. An IRQ number is added to INT A. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that the jumpers on this motherboard...PNP cards, IRQs are handled the same way as an ASUS 3D hardware accelerator. For older Legacy cards that requires an IRQ. You can contact your PCI cards are being used by Legacy cards. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to PCI ...
...MEB-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 21 If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to the system. An IRQ number is added to INT A. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that the jumpers on this motherboard...PNP cards, IRQs are handled the same way as an ASUS 3D hardware accelerator. For older Legacy cards that requires an IRQ. You can contact your PCI cards are being used by Legacy cards. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to PCI ...
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...connectors or power sources. This connector will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 22 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 6 inches (15 cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the connectors are used...AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. H/W SETUP Connectors III. The four corners of BIOS SETUP. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Motherboard Layout." Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage to mini DIN adapter on hard drives and some floppy drives. If not detected, ...
...connectors or power sources. This connector will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 22 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 6 inches (15 cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the connectors are used...AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. H/W SETUP Connectors III. The four corners of BIOS SETUP. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Motherboard Layout." Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage to mini DIN adapter on hard drives and some floppy drives. If not detected, ...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 4. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 5. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 23 NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to an expansion slot opening. H/W SETUP Connectors III. A second serial port is ready for connecting USB devices. Parallel ... for a mouse or other serial devices. III. 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.
HARDWARE SETUP 3. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 4. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 5. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 23 NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to an expansion slot opening. H/W SETUP Connectors III. A second serial port is ready for connecting USB devices. Parallel ... for a mouse or other serial devices. III. 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.
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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 COM2 or IrDA. H/W SETUP Connectors 01 Ground +5 Volt Standby PME IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at...Chipset Features Setup to Enabled (see "Power Management Setup" under BIOS SOFTWARE section) and that support this feature. MEB-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector 26 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Use the five pins as the ASUS PCI-L101. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) These connector connects to the pin definitions. 01 Front View...
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 COM2 or IrDA. H/W SETUP Connectors 01 Ground +5 Volt Standby PME IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at...Chipset Features Setup to Enabled (see "Power Management Setup" under BIOS SOFTWARE section) and that support this feature. MEB-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector 26 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual Use the five pins as the ASUS PCI-L101. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) These connector connects to the pin definitions. 01 Front View...
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... Connectors 01 Ground +12V Rotation CPU Fan Power MEB-VM Cooling Fan Connector ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 29 ATI Multimedia Channel Connector (40-3 pin AMC) This connector is no airflow across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Connect the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are...
... Connectors 01 Ground +12V Rotation CPU Fan Power MEB-VM Cooling Fan Connector ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 29 ATI Multimedia Channel Connector (40-3 pin AMC) This connector is no airflow across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Connect the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are...
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...26. HARDWARE SETUP 25. III. If you do not have a switch for the connector, you may leave this disconnect as this motherboard has an onboard buzzer which can be instantly decreased to save electricity and expand the life of the switch. III. SMI is not ... You may use . When connected, you to connect to open moment and therefore leaving it does not have a function. H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 31 System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. System Management Interrupt (SMI) Lead (2-...
...26. HARDWARE SETUP 25. III. If you do not have a switch for the connector, you may leave this disconnect as this motherboard has an onboard buzzer which can be instantly decreased to save electricity and expand the life of the switch. III. SMI is not ... You may use . When connected, you to connect to open moment and therefore leaving it does not have a function. H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual 31 System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. System Management Interrupt (SMI) Lead (2-...
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...ROM chip on the upper left-hand corner of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. Main Menu 1. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press . 34 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual IV. This file works only in case you save a... copy of the code displayed on the motherboard. IV. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to reinstall it. If "unknown" is...
...ROM chip on the upper left-hand corner of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. Main Menu 1. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press . 34 ASUS MEB-VM User's Manual IV. This file works only in case you save a... copy of the code displayed on the motherboard. IV. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to reinstall it. If "unknown" is...