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.... • IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. • Symbios is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS MEL Manual Revision: 1.01 E335 Release Date: March 1999 2 ASUS MEL User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
.... • IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. • Symbios is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS MEL Manual Revision: 1.01 E335 Release Date: March 1999 2 ASUS MEL User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
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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 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 User's Manual...
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... Additional Considerations 34 Power Connection Procedures 35 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 IV. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 The ASUS MEL Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS MEL User's Manual Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 21 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 22...
... Additional Considerations 34 Power Connection Procedures 35 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 IV. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 The ASUS MEL Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS MEL User's Manual Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 21 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 22...
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SOFTWARE SETUP 59 Operating Systems 61 MEL Support CD (Windows 98 61 Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 67 Installing ASUS PC Probe (with onboard hardware monitor) .... 68 LDCM Local Setup (with onboard hardware monitor 69 LDCM Local Setup 70 LDCM Administrator ... Computer 92 Understanding the Computer Status Icons 93 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 94 ASUS MEL User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 73 AudioRack32 75 ASUS PC Probe 85 Starting ASUS PC Probe 85 Using the ASUS PC Probe 86 Using the ASUS PC Probe 86 Intel LANDesk Client Manager 88 Main Client Manager Window 88 Using...
SOFTWARE SETUP 59 Operating Systems 61 MEL Support CD (Windows 98 61 Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 67 Installing ASUS PC Probe (with onboard hardware monitor) .... 68 LDCM Local Setup (with onboard hardware monitor 69 LDCM Local Setup 70 LDCM Administrator ... Computer 92 Understanding the Computer Status Icons 93 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 94 ASUS MEL User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 73 AudioRack32 75 ASUS PC Probe 85 Starting ASUS PC Probe 85 Using the ASUS PC Probe 86 Using the ASUS PC Probe 86 Intel LANDesk Client Manager 88 Main Client Manager Window 88 Using...
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... B limits for radio noise emissions from that to the following two conditions: • This device may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL User's Manual You may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer...
... B limits for radio noise emissions from that to the following two conditions: • This device may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MEL User's Manual You may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer...
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... 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 I . Introduction Manual information and checklist II. If you ...discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives...
... 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 I . Introduction Manual information and checklist II. If you ...discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives...
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... a 1X or 2X mode bus. • Onboard Audio (optional): Features an ESS Solo-1 32-bit PCI audio onboard. FEATURES Features II. II. 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... 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
... a 1X or 2X mode bus. • Onboard Audio (optional): Features an ESS Solo-1 32-bit PCI audio onboard. FEATURES Features II. II. 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... 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
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... OS such as the successor of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. The new PC'98 requirements 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...: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES Features II. II. ASUS MEL User's Manual 9
... OS such as the successor of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. The new PC'98 requirements 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...: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES Features II. II. ASUS MEL User's Manual 9
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... Features II. Voltage specifications are more memory and hard drive space to be turned on remotely through LDCM and the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module. 10 ASUS MEL User's Manual The system resource monitor will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable current to ensure proper system...
... Features II. Voltage specifications are more memory and hard drive space to be turned on remotely through LDCM and the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module. 10 ASUS MEL User's Manual The system resource monitor will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable current to ensure proper system...
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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. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
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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, 168 pin ... Slot 1 CHASIS 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, 168 pin ... Slot 1 CHASIS 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.
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... Lead (4-1 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address; H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. III. ASUS MEL User's Manual 13 otherwise, conflicts will occur.
... Lead (4-1 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address; H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. III. ASUS MEL User's Manual 13 otherwise, conflicts will occur.
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... to Enable if you must complete the following steps: 1. To protect them against damage from the system. 1. KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable MEL Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEL User's Manual Install Expansion Cards 5. Motherboard Settings WARNING! If you work on if you set to power up function. Your computer will not power on...
... to Enable if you must complete the following steps: 1. To protect them against damage from the system. 1. KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable MEL Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEL User's Manual Install Expansion Cards 5. Motherboard Settings WARNING! If you work on if you set to power up function. Your computer will not power on...
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REQ5 GNT5 REQ5 GNT5 III. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. H/W SETUP DIP Switches ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 III. The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches. OFF ON
REQ5 GNT5 REQ5 GNT5 III. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. H/W SETUP DIP Switches ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 III. The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard's onboard features can be adjusted through the DIP switches. OFF ON
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... 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.0x(6/1) 6.5x(13/2) 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) 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 CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple Set the function switches by the Internal speed of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). H/W SETUP Dip Switches CPU/AGP...ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEL User's Manual CPU/AGP → 66.8MHz 68.5MHz 72MHz 75MHz PCI BUS → 33.4MHz 34.2MHz 36MHz 37.5MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
... 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.0x(6/1) 6.5x(13/2) 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) 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 CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple Set the function switches by the Internal speed of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). H/W SETUP Dip Switches CPU/AGP...ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEL User's Manual CPU/AGP → 66.8MHz 68.5MHz 72MHz 75MHz PCI BUS → 33.4MHz 34.2MHz 36MHz 37.5MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
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... Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS MEL User's Manual 17 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). HARDWARE SETUP 2. Memory modules must use a DIMM module with memory chips) of BIOS SETUP. Memory...
... Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS MEL User's Manual 17 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). HARDWARE SETUP 2. Memory modules must use a DIMM module with memory chips) of BIOS SETUP. Memory...
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... 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 SIMM modules have a higher pin density. III. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify...
... 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 SIMM modules have a higher pin density. III. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify...
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... notched corner should have a fan attached to it by regularly checking that will only fit in the one orientation as shown. H/W SETUP CPU MEL Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEL User's Manual 19 III. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370...
... notched corner should have a fan attached to it by regularly checking that will only fit in the one orientation as shown. H/W SETUP CPU MEL Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEL User's Manual 19 III. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370...
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