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... 2. 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 Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 21 Assigning DMA ... for ISA Cards 22 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 22 5. BIOS SETUP 34 Main Menu 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. CONTENTS I. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEL-C Motherboard Layout 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. External Connectors 23 Power Connection Procedures 33 ...
... 2. 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 Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 21 Assigning DMA ... for ISA Cards 22 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 22 5. BIOS SETUP 34 Main Menu 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. CONTENTS I. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEL-C Motherboard Layout 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. External Connectors 23 Power Connection Procedures 33 ...
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...off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual WARNING! Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B ...will not occur in a residential installation. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against ...
...off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual WARNING! Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B ...will not occur in a residential installation. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against ...
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..." and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper 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 BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. INTRODUCTION How this product III...
..." and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper 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 BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. INTRODUCTION How this product III...
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...a standard protocol creating a higher level of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual FEATURES Features II. FEATURES The ASUS MEL-C Motherboard The ASUS MEL-C motherboard is carefully designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in a Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA). • ...ports and one parallel port 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™, ...
...a standard protocol creating a higher level of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual FEATURES Features II. FEATURES The ASUS MEL-C Motherboard The ASUS MEL-C motherboard is carefully designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in a Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA). • ...ports and one parallel port 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™, ...
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... all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures 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 to CPU. •... be used. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: IDE transfers using SDRAM. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to -access DIP switches. ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 9 FEATURES Features II. II.
... all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures 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 to CPU. •... be used. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: IDE transfers using SDRAM. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to -access DIP switches. ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 9 FEATURES Features II. II.
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II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 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
II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 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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H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout Intel CLRTC 440LX COM2 AGPset AUX CD2 CD1 Out Line In Line GAME/AUDIO In Mic MODEM ESS Audio Chipset Row 1 0 3 2 5 4 Accelerated Graphics Port ... 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 III. 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...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout Intel CLRTC 440LX COM2 AGPset AUX CD2 CD1 Out Line In Line GAME/AUDIO In Mic MODEM ESS Audio Chipset Row 1 0 3 2 5 4 Accelerated Graphics Port ... 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 III. 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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H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWR 2) DIP5 3) DIP6 4) DIP1,2,3 5) DIP7,8,9,10 p. 14 Keyboard Power Up (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Onboard Audio Setting p. 15 VIO Setting p. 16 CPU Bus Frequency p. 16 ... (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.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWR 2) DIP5 3) DIP6 4) DIP1,2,3 5) DIP7,8,9,10 p. 14 Keyboard Power Up (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Onboard Audio Setting p. 15 VIO Setting p. 16 CPU Bus Frequency p. 16 ... (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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...your hands to a safely grounded object or to power up function. KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable MEL-C Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual If you to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Hold components by pressing the ... not to disable or enable the keyboard power up your computer. 1. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Place components ...
...your hands to a safely grounded object or to power up function. KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable MEL-C Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual If you to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Hold components by pressing the ... not to disable or enable the keyboard power up your computer. 1. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Place components ...
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OFF ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEL-C DIP Switch The white block represents the switch's position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches.
OFF ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEL-C DIP Switch The white block represents the switch's position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches.
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...ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the ad- H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings MEL-C CPU BUS Frequency Selection 5. CPU External (BUS) ...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). CPU to the CPU. HARDWARE...
...ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the ad- H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings MEL-C CPU BUS Frequency Selection 5. CPU External (BUS) ...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). CPU to the CPU. HARDWARE...
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...removing memory. WARNING! Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. double-sided come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 17 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are generally thinner with and without ECC. • SDRAM chips are available... level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of BIOS SETUP. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory modules with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 parity chip) and make the proper settings in BIOS SETUP. System ...
...removing memory. WARNING! Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. double-sided come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 17 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are generally thinner with and without ECC. • SDRAM chips are available... level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of BIOS SETUP. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory modules with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 parity chip) and make the proper settings in BIOS SETUP. System ...
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... and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on the motherboard. Lock 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number... 3.3V The notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. H/W SETUP System Memory MEL-C 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. III.
... and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on the motherboard. Lock 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number... 3.3V The notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. H/W SETUP System Memory MEL-C 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. III.
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...that your CPU fan is not the case then purchase a fan before you turn off your Socket 370 processor. H/W SETUP CPU Notch MEL-C Socket 370 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 19 The CPU that will only fit in the one orientation as shown. WARNING! Once completely inserted, close the socket's...to prevent overheating. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for reference only; Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should point towards the end the of the lever. The picture is required to a 90-degree right angle. ...
...that your CPU fan is not the case then purchase a fan before you turn off your Socket 370 processor. H/W SETUP CPU Notch MEL-C Socket 370 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 19 The CPU that will only fit in the one orientation as shown. WARNING! Once completely inserted, close the socket's...to prevent overheating. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for reference only; Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should point towards the end the of the lever. The picture is required to a 90-degree right angle. ...
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...cause severe damage to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. If you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. Ensure that you use . Currently, there are available to see a map of ISA cards. The original ...motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will be used , leaving 3 IRQs free. System IRQs are in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for possible future use. 3. You may use IRQs. HARDWARE SETUP 4. Install the necessary software drivers for your used by a particular device (to as jumpers. 2. ASUS MEL...
...cause severe damage to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. If you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. Ensure that you use . Currently, there are available to see a map of ISA cards. The original ...motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will be used , leaving 3 IRQs free. System IRQs are in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for possible future use. 3. You may use IRQs. HARDWARE SETUP 4. Install the necessary software drivers for your used by a particular device (to as jumpers. 2. ASUS MEL...
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... the BIOS, you can select a DMA channel in it that the jumpers on this motherboard are handled the same way as an ASUS 3D hardware accelerator. NOTE: The onboard audio by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. For PNP...cards are assigned automatically from those not used by Legacy cards. HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process this motherboard has complied with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. The PCI ...utility can be sure that requires an IRQ. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards MEL-C Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual
... the BIOS, you can select a DMA channel in it that the jumpers on this motherboard are handled the same way as an ASUS 3D hardware accelerator. NOTE: The onboard audio by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. For PNP...cards are assigned automatically from those not used by Legacy cards. HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process this motherboard has complied with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. The PCI ...utility can be sure that requires an IRQ. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards MEL-C Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual
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... ribbon cable must be connected with the second drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is for connectors or power sources. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always .../2 Mouse Control" in .), with the red stripe on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. H/W SETUP Connectors PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 23 Pin 1 is detected. This connector will direct IRQ12 to mini DIN adapter on the Pin 1 side of the connectors are clearly distinguished...
... ribbon cable must be connected with the second drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is for connectors or power sources. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always .../2 Mouse Control" in .), with the red stripe on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. H/W SETUP Connectors PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 23 Pin 1 is detected. This connector will direct IRQ12 to mini DIN adapter on the Pin 1 side of the connectors are clearly distinguished...
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...-On-LAN Connector IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5-volt standby power ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 27 Connect the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. NOTE: The "... onboard heatsinks. Power Supply Fan CPU Fan Power GND +12V Rotation Chassis Fan Power GND +12V Rotation MEL-C 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 12. HARDWARE SETUP 11. Depending on ASUS LAN Card). Chassis,CPU,&PowerSupplyFanConnectors(3-pinCHA_,CPU_,PWR_FAN) These connectors support cooling fans of the this connector. ...
...-On-LAN Connector IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5-volt standby power ASUS MEL-C User's Manual 27 Connect the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. NOTE: The "... onboard heatsinks. Power Supply Fan CPU Fan Power GND +12V Rotation Chassis Fan Power GND +12V Rotation MEL-C 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 12. HARDWARE SETUP 11. Depending on ASUS LAN Card). Chassis,CPU,&PowerSupplyFanConnectors(3-pinCHA_,CPU_,PWR_FAN) These connectors support cooling fans of the this connector. ...
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...Wake-On-Ring output. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to select whether UART2 is received through the internal modem card. Use the five pins as shown on system cases that the PWR ... through "UART2 Use Infrared" in Chipset Features Setup to the pin definitions. +5V IRRX IRTX (NC) GND MEL-C Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 28 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual III. HARDWARE SETUP 13. You must also configure the setting through the COM port.
...Wake-On-Ring output. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to select whether UART2 is received through the internal modem card. Use the five pins as shown on system cases that the PWR ... through "UART2 Use Infrared" in Chipset Features Setup to the pin definitions. +5V IRRX IRTX (NC) GND MEL-C Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 28 ASUS MEL-C User's Manual III. HARDWARE SETUP 13. You must also configure the setting through the COM port.