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... and Hardware Monitor 22 Accelerated Graphics Port 22 5. BIOS SETUP 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEL Motherboard Layout 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40... Setup 49 Details of the ASUS MEL Motherboard 11 III. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. Motherboard Settings 14 2. External Connectors 23 The ASUS CIDB Chassis Sensor 32 Setting up the ASUS CIDB 33 Using the ASUS CIDB 33 ASUS CIDB Additional Considerations 34 Power ...
... and Hardware Monitor 22 Accelerated Graphics Port 22 5. BIOS SETUP 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEL Motherboard Layout 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40... Setup 49 Details of the ASUS MEL Motherboard 11 III. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. Motherboard Settings 14 2. External Connectors 23 The ASUS CIDB Chassis Sensor 32 Setting up the ASUS CIDB 33 Using the ASUS CIDB 33 ASUS CIDB Additional Considerations 34 Power ...
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... to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL User's Manual Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from that may cause undesired operation. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan...
... to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL User's Manual Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from that may cause undesired operation. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan...
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... 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 CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS MEL User's Manual 7 Hardware Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. BIOS Setup...
... 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 CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS MEL User's Manual 7 Hardware Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. BIOS Setup...
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... graphical display applications supporting a 1X or 2X mode bus. • Onboard Audio (optional): Features an ESS Solo-1 32-bit PCI audio onboard. FEATURES The ASUS MEL Motherboard The ASUS MEL motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards... sockets to support Intel PC66compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to -access function switches make changing CPU and onboard features settings a snap. 8 ASUS MEL User's Manual FEATURES Features II.
... graphical display applications supporting a 1X or 2X mode bus. • Onboard Audio (optional): Features an ESS Solo-1 32-bit PCI audio onboard. FEATURES The ASUS MEL Motherboard The ASUS MEL motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards... sockets to support Intel PC66compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to -access function switches make changing CPU and onboard features settings a snap. 8 ASUS MEL User's Manual FEATURES Features II.
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... 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 33MB/sec. ASUS MEL User's Manual 9 With these features implemented in the OS, ...existing ATA-2 IDE specifications so there is also imple- ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. mented on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for future operating ...
... 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 33MB/sec. ASUS MEL User's Manual 9 With these features implemented in the OS, ...existing ATA-2 IDE specifications so there is also imple- ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. mented on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for future operating ...
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...information to the user. • Keyboard Power Up: Keyboard Power Up can be enabled or disabled to allow the computer to critical motherboard components. Suggestions will give the user information on managing their computer from their limited resources more efficiently. • Auto Fan Off: The...the CPU and system temperatures to be powered on by pressing the space bar on remotely through LDCM and the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module. 10 ASUS MEL User's Manual When the power button is a important feature to implement silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power...
...information to the user. • Keyboard Power Up: Keyboard Power Up can be enabled or disabled to allow the computer to critical motherboard components. Suggestions will give the user information on managing their computer from their limited resources more efficiently. • Auto Fan Off: The...the CPU and system temperatures to be powered on by pressing the space bar on remotely through LDCM and the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module. 10 ASUS MEL User's Manual When the power button is a important feature to implement silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power...
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FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEL 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) ESS Solo-1 Audio (optional) AGP Port Multi-I/O Chip Programmable Flash EEPROM 5 PCI Slots Hardware Monitor (optional) 2 ISA Slots ATX Power Connector Socket 370 Intel 440LX AGPset 4 DIMM Sockets IDE 1 & 2 SB-LinkTM Wake-On-LAN Connector Connector Intel PIIX4 PCIset Wake-On-Ring DIP Connector Switches ASUS MEL User's Manual 11 II.
FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEL 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) ESS Solo-1 Audio (optional) AGP Port Multi-I/O Chip Programmable Flash EEPROM 5 PCI Slots Hardware Monitor (optional) 2 ISA Slots ATX Power Connector Socket 370 Intel 440LX AGPset 4 DIMM Sockets IDE 1 & 2 SB-LinkTM Wake-On-LAN Connector Connector Intel PIIX4 PCIset Wake-On-Ring DIP Connector Switches ASUS MEL User's Manual 11 II.
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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 REQ5 GNT5 ESS Audio Chipset Row 1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 Accelerated ... WOR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power IR IDE LED ISA Slot 2 PANEL (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEL User's Manual III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEL Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 Socket 370 Thermal Sensor CPU_FAN COM1 JTPWR PWR_FAN SECONDARY IDE DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout Intel CLRTC 440LX COM2 AGPset AUX CD2 CD1 Out Line In Line GAME/AUDIO In Mic MODEM REQ5 GNT5 ESS Audio Chipset Row 1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 Accelerated ... WOR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power IR IDE LED ISA Slot 2 PANEL (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEL User's Manual III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEL Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 Socket 370 Thermal Sensor CPU_FAN COM1 JTPWR PWR_FAN SECONDARY IDE DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit...
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III. ASUS MEL User's Manual 13 HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWR 2) DIP5, REQ5, GNT5 3) DIP6 4) DIP1,2,3 5) DIP7,8,9,10 p. 14 Keyboard Power Up (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Onboard Audio Settings p. 15 VIO Setting p. 16 CPU Bus ...
III. ASUS MEL User's Manual 13 HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWR 2) DIP5, REQ5, GNT5 3) DIP6 4) DIP1,2,3 5) DIP7,8,9,10 p. 14 Keyboard Power Up (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Onboard Audio Settings p. 15 VIO Setting p. 16 CPU Bus ...
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... or connectors, or other components. 4. Unplug your computer. 1. KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable MEL Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEL User's Manual Check Motherboard Settings 2. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Keyboard Power Up (3-pin KBPWR) This allows you work on the...pad or on your computer when working on the +5VSB lead. Set this to power up function. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Motherboard Settings WARNING! III. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Hold components by pressing the spacebar) to Enable and if ...
... or connectors, or other components. 4. Unplug your computer. 1. KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable MEL Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEL User's Manual Check Motherboard Settings 2. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Keyboard Power Up (3-pin KBPWR) This allows you work on the...pad or on your computer when working on the +5VSB lead. Set this to power up function. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Motherboard Settings WARNING! III. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Hold components by pressing the spacebar) to Enable and if ...
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The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. OFF ON The white block represents the switch's position. H/W SETUP DIP Switches ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches. REQ5 GNT5 REQ5 GNT5 III.
The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. OFF ON The white block represents the switch's position. H/W SETUP DIP Switches ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches. REQ5 GNT5 REQ5 GNT5 III.
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...density than 18 chips exceed specifications and may cause unstable operation. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through "...64, 128MB, or 256MB. III. ASUS MEL User's Manual 17 H/W SETUP System Memory Install memory in BIOS SETUP. NOTE: The LX chipset does not support registered DIMMs. WARNING! Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. III. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (...
...density than 18 chips exceed specifications and may cause unstable operation. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through "...64, 128MB, or 256MB. III. ASUS MEL User's Manual 17 H/W SETUP System Memory Install memory in BIOS SETUP. NOTE: The LX chipset does not support registered DIMMs. WARNING! Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. III. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (...
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...Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEL User's Manual To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch ...modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. DIMM modules are different on the motherboard. Lock 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
...Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEL User's Manual To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch ...modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. DIMM modules are different on the motherboard. Lock 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
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...weight of the CPU fan, no force is working. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for your system. H/W SETUP CPU MEL Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEL User's Manual 19 Locate the ZIF socket and open it to prevent overheating. The picture is sufficient air circulation across the processor's ... upwards to insert the CPU. III. HARDWARE SETUP 3. Because the CPU has a corner pin for reference only; Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Be sure that there is for two of the four corners, the CPU will cover the face of the lever....
...weight of the CPU fan, no force is working. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for your system. H/W SETUP CPU MEL Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEL User's Manual 19 Locate the ZIF socket and open it to prevent overheating. The picture is sufficient air circulation across the processor's ... upwards to insert the CPU. III. HARDWARE SETUP 3. Because the CPU has a corner pin for reference only; Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Be sure that there is for two of the four corners, the CPU will cover the face of the lever....
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... the card's jumpers manually and then install it in any remaining IRQs are in the Windows directory to one use an IRQ to operate. ASUS MEL User's Manual 21 Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Generally, an IRQ must be used and free IRQs. If... device (to use . Remove your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. System IRQs are two types of your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are available to use IRQs. Expansion Cards WARNING! NOTE:...
... the card's jumpers manually and then install it in any remaining IRQs are in the Windows directory to one use an IRQ to operate. ASUS MEL User's Manual 21 Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Generally, an IRQ must be used and free IRQs. If... device (to use . Remove your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. System IRQs are two types of your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are available to use IRQs. Expansion Cards WARNING! NOTE:...
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... cards, both Legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards MEL Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEL User's Manual In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that has a...-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to use this motherboard are being used to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-...
... cards, both Legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards MEL Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEL User's Manual In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that has a...-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to use this motherboard are being used to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-...
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...distinguished from the first connector. 1. You may use IRQ12. Pin 1 is the side closest to mini DIN adapter on the motherboard. III. External Connectors WARNING! IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 46 cm(18 in.), with the red stripe on... connector will cause damage to the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. H/W SETUP DCMoAnnCehcatnornsels PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEL User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 5. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. III. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is detected. Some...
...distinguished from the first connector. 1. You may use IRQ12. Pin 1 is the side closest to mini DIN adapter on the motherboard. III. External Connectors WARNING! IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 46 cm(18 in.), with the red stripe on... connector will cause damage to the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. H/W SETUP DCMoAnnCehcatnornsels PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEL User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 5. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. III. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is detected. Some...
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...and onboard heatsinks. Orientate the fans so that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5-volt standby power ASUS MEL User's Manual 27 The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is set to Enabled (see Power Management Setup under BIOS SETUP) and that the heat sink fins... airflow to LAN cards with at least 720mA +5V standby power. +5 Volt Standby PME Ground MEL Wake-On-LAN Connector IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that the WAKE On LAN Power Up Control is no...
...and onboard heatsinks. Orientate the fans so that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5-volt standby power ASUS MEL User's Manual 27 The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is set to Enabled (see Power Management Setup under BIOS SETUP) and that the heat sink fins... airflow to LAN cards with at least 720mA +5V standby power. +5 Volt Standby PME Ground MEL Wake-On-LAN Connector IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that the WAKE On LAN Power Up Control is no...
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... Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 28 ASUS MEL User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors WOR Pin 2 PIXRI# Pin 1 Ground MEL Wake-On-Ring Connector 14. Use the five pins as shown on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to a small opening on system cases that your...
... Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 28 ASUS MEL User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors WOR Pin 2 PIXRI# Pin 1 Ground MEL Wake-On-Ring Connector 14. Use the five pins as shown on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to a small opening on system cases that your...