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...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS MEL-C Manual Revision: 1.02 E354 Release Date: March 1999...
...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS MEL-C Manual Revision: 1.02 E354 Release Date: March 1999...
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...-2-2894-3447 ext. 701 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS MEL-C User's Manual...
...-2-2894-3447 ext. 701 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS MEL-C User's Manual...
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... Expansion Cards 21 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 22 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 22 5. FEATURES 8 The ASUS MEL-C Motherboard 8 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 4 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual CONTENTS I. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. External Connectors 23 Power Connection Procedures 33...
... Expansion Cards 21 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 22 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 22 5. FEATURES 8 The ASUS MEL-C Motherboard 8 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 4 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual CONTENTS I. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. External Connectors 23 Power Connection Procedures 33...
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APPENDIX 78 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 59 VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 65 VII. CONTENTS Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V.
APPENDIX 78 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 59 VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 65 VII. CONTENTS Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V.
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..., if necessary. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15.
..., if necessary. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15.
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... caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III. BIOS Setup Instructions on available optional... hardware Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives ...
... caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III. BIOS Setup Instructions on available optional... hardware Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives ...
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... demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual Includes a complete online help to guide you through the audio software. • PCI & ISA Expansion: Provides four 32-bit PCI and two 16-bit...
... demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual Includes a complete online help to guide you through the audio software. • PCI & ISA Expansion: Provides four 32-bit PCI and two 16-bit...
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...for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES Features II. Performance: • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need... up to CPU. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of all the energy saving standards. ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 9 FEATURES • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) ...
...for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES Features II. Performance: • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need... up to CPU. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of all the energy saving standards. ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 9 FEATURES • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) ...
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FEATURES Features 10 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual II. Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds places the system into Sleep mode. A simple glimpse provides useful information to be turned on -hand, ...
FEATURES Features 10 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual II. Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds places the system into Sleep mode. A simple glimpse provides useful information to be turned on -hand, ...
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FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEL-C Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2 B: COM 1 T: Parallel/Printer B: Serial Ports B: COM 2 T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic (Optional) ESS Solo-1 Audio (Optional) AGP Port Multi-I/O Chip Programmable Flash EEPROM 4 PCI Slots ATX Power Connector Socket 370 Intel 440LX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets IDE1 & 2 2 ISA Slots SB-LinkTM Wake-On-LAN Connector Connector Intel PIIX4 PCIset Wake-On-Ring DIP Connector Switches ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 11
FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEL-C Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2 B: COM 1 T: Parallel/Printer B: Serial Ports B: COM 2 T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic (Optional) ESS Solo-1 Audio (Optional) AGP Port Multi-I/O Chip Programmable Flash EEPROM 4 PCI Slots ATX Power Connector Socket 370 Intel 440LX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets IDE1 & 2 2 ISA Slots SB-LinkTM Wake-On-LAN Connector Connector Intel PIIX4 PCIset Wake-On-Ring DIP Connector Switches ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 11
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... Chipset CHA_FAN DIP Switches WOR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power IR IDELED PANEL (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEL-C Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 Socket 370 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN COM1 SECONDARY IDE DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module...
... Chipset CHA_FAN DIP Switches WOR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power IR IDELED PANEL (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEL-C Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 Socket 370 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN COM1 SECONDARY IDE DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module...
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... (PANEL) p. 31 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) 25) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p. 31 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 31 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 13 III.
... (PANEL) p. 31 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) 25) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p. 31 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 31 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 13 III.
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... this to Enable and if you to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable MEL-C Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual III. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. If...
... this to Enable and if you to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable MEL-C Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual III. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. If...
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The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch's position. OFF ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEL-C DIP Switch III.
The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch's position. OFF ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEL-C DIP Switch III.
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... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEL-C CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). vertised CPU speed). These allow...OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 4. CPU to the CPU.
... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEL-C CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). vertised CPU speed). These allow...OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 4. CPU to the CPU.
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This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 2. Memory modules with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 parity chip) and make the proper settings in BIOS SETUP. One side (with ...
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 2. Memory modules with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 parity chip) and make the proper settings in BIOS SETUP. One side (with ...
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.... Lock 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168...
.... Lock 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168...
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... CPU will cover the face of the lever. III. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to insert the CPU. H/W SETUP CPU Notch MEL-C Socket 370 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for two of the CPU fan, no force is not the case then purchase...
... CPU will cover the face of the lever. III. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to insert the CPU. H/W SETUP CPU Notch MEL-C Socket 370 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for two of the CPU fan, no force is not the case then purchase...
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