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...Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in writing by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, ...manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the product is authorized in the manual revision number. or (2) the serial number of the means indicated on the product itself. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS MEL-M Manual Revision: 1.03 E329 Release Date: February 1999 2 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual...
...Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in writing by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, ...manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the product is authorized in the manual revision number. or (2) the serial number of the means indicated on the product itself. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS MEL-M Manual Revision: 1.03 E329 Release Date: February 1999 2 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual...
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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-M 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-M User's Manual...
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...Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 4 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details ... Setup 44 Power Management Setup 47 Details of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of the ASUS MEL-M Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. External Connectors 23 Power Connection Procedures 33 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 IV...
...Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 4 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details ... Setup 44 Power Management Setup 47 Details of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of the ASUS MEL-M Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. External Connectors 23 Power Connection Procedures 33 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 IV...
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SUPPORT CD 57 A. Audio Driver 67 C. Ystation 75 APPENDIX 83 DMI Utility 83 ASUS CIDB Chassis Intrusion Sensor Module 87 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 89 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 5 PC Probe 61 B. Yamaha XGstudio 69 D. CONTENTS Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V.
SUPPORT CD 57 A. Audio Driver 67 C. Ystation 75 APPENDIX 83 DMI Utility 83 ASUS CIDB Chassis Intrusion Sensor Module 87 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 89 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 5 PC Probe 61 B. Yamaha XGstudio 69 D. CONTENTS Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V.
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... or more of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that interference...
... or more of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that interference...
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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 chassis intrusion sensor module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 fast ethernet card (optional) ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your ...retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Ribbon cable for the included ...
...caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS chassis intrusion sensor module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 fast ethernet card (optional) ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your ...retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Ribbon cable for the included ...
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FEATURES The ASUS MEL-M Motherboard The ASUS MEL-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most... (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) 8 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual FEATURES Features II. Specifications • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel's Celeron processor designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in a Plastic Pin Grid Array (...
FEATURES The ASUS MEL-M Motherboard The ASUS MEL-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most... (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) 8 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual FEATURES Features II. Specifications • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel's Celeron processor designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in a Plastic Pin Grid Array (...
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... The best of 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. ... and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as the successor of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series of hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make changing CPU and onboard features settings a snap. ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 9
... The best of 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. ... and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as the successor of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series of hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make changing CPU and onboard features settings a snap. ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 9
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... button is pressed for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. With this benefit on remotely through an optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual All the fans are set for future processors, so monitoring is the Soft-Off mode. Voltage specifications are more critical for...
... button is pressed for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. With this benefit on remotely through an optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual All the fans are set for future processors, so monitoring is the Soft-Off mode. Voltage specifications are more critical for...
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FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEL-M Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2 B: COM 1 T: Parallel/Printer B: COM 2 T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic (optional) Yamaha Audio (optional) AGP Port 3 PCI Slots Audio Codec (optional) Multi-I/O Chip 1 ISA Slot ATX Power Connector Socket 370 Intel 440LX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets DIP Switches Wake-On-LAN SB-LinkTM Intel PIIX4 Programmable Hardware Monitor Connector Connector PCIset Flash EEPROM (optional) ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 11 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II.
FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEL-M Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2 B: COM 1 T: Parallel/Printer B: COM 2 T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic (optional) Yamaha Audio (optional) AGP Port 3 PCI Slots Audio Codec (optional) Multi-I/O Chip 1 ISA Slot ATX Power Connector Socket 370 Intel 440LX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets DIP Switches Wake-On-LAN SB-LinkTM Intel PIIX4 Programmable Hardware Monitor Connector Connector PCIset Flash EEPROM (optional) ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 11 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II.
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III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEL-M Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 T: Top B: Bottom COM1 KBPWR Socket 370 Thermal Sensor 01 01 01 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN PARALLEL PORT ATX...Slot 1 (PCI1) R Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) MEL-M WOL_CON SBLINK PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT1) 01 23 45 IDELED Intel PIIX4 Chipset ASUS ASIC 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) Thermal Sensor CHASIS Hardware Monitor SMB (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III.
III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEL-M Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 T: Top B: Bottom COM1 KBPWR Socket 370 Thermal Sensor 01 01 01 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN PARALLEL PORT ATX...Slot 1 (PCI1) R Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) MEL-M WOL_CON SBLINK PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT1) 01 23 45 IDELED Intel PIIX4 Chipset ASUS ASIC 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) Thermal Sensor CHASIS Hardware Monitor SMB (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III.
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... Speaker Connector (4 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address; otherwise, conflicts will occur. ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 13 III.
... Speaker Connector (4 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address; otherwise, conflicts will occur. ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 13 III.
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... working on if you set to Enable if you do not have the right ATX power supply. 01 01 01 R MEL-M MEL-M Keyboard Power Up KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable 14 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual The default is set this jumper to Disable because not all computers have one, touch both of your hands to...
... working on if you set to Enable if you do not have the right ATX power supply. 01 01 01 R MEL-M MEL-M Keyboard Power Up KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable 14 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual The default is set this jumper to Disable because not all computers have one, touch both of your hands to...
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III. R MEL-M MEL-M DIP Switches 01 01 01 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF ON The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings (DIP Switches) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions can be adjusted through the DIP switches.
III. R MEL-M MEL-M DIP Switches 01 01 01 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF ON The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings (DIP Switches) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions can be adjusted through the DIP switches.
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...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-M CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection MEL-M CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple WARNING! CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (DIP-Switch 1, 2, 3, 4) These function switches tell the clock generator what frequency to...[OFF] [OFF] [ON] 4.5x 66MHz [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual These allow the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The table on the CPU and motherboard. CPU to BUS Frequency ...
...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-M CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection MEL-M CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple WARNING! CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (DIP-Switch 1, 2, 3, 4) These function switches tell the clock generator what frequency to...[OFF] [OFF] [ON] 4.5x 66MHz [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEL-M User's Manual These allow the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The table on the CPU and motherboard. CPU to BUS Frequency ...
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...) Only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) can be used with this mother- III. HARDWARE SETUP 2. double-sided in BIOS Chipset Features Setup of BIOS SETUP. ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 17
...) Only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) can be used with this mother- III. HARDWARE SETUP 2. double-sided in BIOS Chipset Features Setup of BIOS SETUP. ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 17
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...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-M 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 ...identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on both sides. H/W SETUP System Memory R MEL-M MEL-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. III. Because the number of pins are ...
...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-M 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 ...identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on both sides. H/W SETUP System Memory R MEL-M MEL-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. III. Because the number of pins are ...
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... corners, the CPU will cover the face of the CPU. HARDWARE SETUP 3. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 01 01 R MEL-M MEL-M Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP CPU III. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. The notched corner should have a fan attached to it to insert...
... corners, the CPU will cover the face of the CPU. HARDWARE SETUP 3. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 01 01 R MEL-M MEL-M Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEL-M User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP CPU III. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. The notched corner should have a fan attached to it to insert...
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