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... DMA Channels for ISA Cards 20 3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 20 3.8 External Connectors 21 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 31 4. BIOS SETUP 32 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility 32 4.1.1 Main Menu 32 4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 34 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 35 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 36 4.2.2 Legend Bar 36 4.3 Main Menu 38 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 39 4 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS MES-VM Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 9 2.1.3 Intelligence 10 2.2 Parts of the ASUS MES-VM Motherboard 11...
... DMA Channels for ISA Cards 20 3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 20 3.8 External Connectors 21 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 31 4. BIOS SETUP 32 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility 32 4.1.1 Main Menu 32 4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 34 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 35 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 36 4.2.2 Legend Bar 36 4.3 Main Menu 38 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 39 4 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS MES-VM Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 9 2.1.3 Intelligence 10 2.2 Parts of the ASUS MES-VM Motherboard 11...
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... 7.2 Glossary 79 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 61 5.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 61 5.2 MES-VM Support CD Setup Screen 62 5.3 Installing the Video Driver 63 5.4 ASUS PC Probe Setup 67 5.5 Adobe Acrobat Reader 68 5.6 Install PC-Cillin 69 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 71 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 71 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe 71 6.1.2 Using the ASUS PC Probe 72 6.2 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 74 6.2.1 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility .......... 74 6.2.2 Starting the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 74 6.2.3 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 75...
... 7.2 Glossary 79 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 61 5.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 61 5.2 MES-VM Support CD Setup Screen 62 5.3 Installing the Video Driver 63 5.4 ASUS PC Probe Setup 67 5.5 Adobe Acrobat Reader 68 5.6 Install PC-Cillin 69 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 71 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 71 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe 71 6.1.2 Using the ASUS PC Probe 72 6.2 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 74 6.2.1 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility .......... 74 6.2.2 Starting the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 74 6.2.3 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 75...
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... and specifications 3) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4) BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Serial COM2 cable connector set (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 MES-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION...
... and specifications 3) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4) BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Serial COM2 cable connector set (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 MES-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION...
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... virtually automatic setup. • Versatile Memory: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of most devices for wireless interface. 8 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual Includes a complete online help to guide you through the audio software. • PCI & ISA Expansion: Provides three 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one 16bit ISA expansion slot . • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN...
... virtually automatic setup. • Versatile Memory: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of most devices for wireless interface. 8 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual Includes a complete online help to guide you through the audio software. • PCI & ISA Expansion: Provides three 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one 16bit ISA expansion slot . • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN...
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... 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that these features implemented in two channels. The best of all the energy saving standards. ASUS MES-VM User's Manual 9 2. FEATURES Smart Series 2. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such...
... 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that these features implemented in two channels. The best of all the energy saving standards. ASUS MES-VM User's Manual 9 2. FEATURES Smart Series 2. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such...
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... the fans are set for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access vital information from their limited resources more efficiently. • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will give the user information on remotely through an internal or external modem. Voltage specifications are...
... the fans are set for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access vital information from their limited resources more efficiently. • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will give the user information on remotely through an internal or external modem. Voltage specifications are...
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3. ASUS MES-VM User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. otherwise, conflicts will occur. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) VEN_DIS/AUDIOEN 2) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 3) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 Video & Audio Settings (Enable/Disable) p. 15 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selector p. 15 CPU:BUS Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 2) Socket 370 3) SLOT1 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 p. 16 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 18 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket p. 19 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p. 19 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Connectors ...
3. ASUS MES-VM User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. otherwise, conflicts will occur. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) VEN_DIS/AUDIOEN 2) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 3) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 Video & Audio Settings (Enable/Disable) p. 15 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selector p. 15 CPU:BUS Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 2) Socket 370 3) SLOT1 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 p. 16 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 18 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket p. 19 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p. 19 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Connectors ...
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... computer, you must complete the following steps: Check Motherboard Settings Install Memory Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in AGP VGA and the onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using these jumpers. To protect them against damage from the system. 1. Unplug your computer when working on your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or...
... computer, you must complete the following steps: Check Motherboard Settings Install Memory Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in AGP VGA and the onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using these jumpers. To protect them against damage from the system. 1. Unplug your computer when working on your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or...
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... specifications for the onboard chipset and are not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and the AGPset. BUS F. 500MHz 7.5x 66MHz 466MHz 7.0x 66MHz 433MHz 6.5x 66MHz 400MHz 6.0x 66MHz 366MHz 5.5x 66MHz 333MHz 5.0x 66MHz 300MHz 4.5x 66MHz (BUS Freq. The BUS Clock multiplied by the Internal speed of your memory type PC66 (66MHz) or PC100 (100MHz), select the appropriate "RAM" speed along with the CPU Bus Frequency. CPU Core:BUS Frequency...
... specifications for the onboard chipset and are not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and the AGPset. BUS F. 500MHz 7.5x 66MHz 466MHz 7.0x 66MHz 433MHz 6.5x 66MHz 400MHz 6.0x 66MHz 366MHz 5.5x 66MHz 333MHz 5.0x 66MHz 300MHz 4.5x 66MHz (BUS Freq. The BUS Clock multiplied by the Internal speed of your memory type PC66 (66MHz) or PC100 (100MHz), select the appropriate "RAM" speed along with the CPU Bus Frequency. CPU Core:BUS Frequency...
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...-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to 66MHz RAM to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is a DIMM inserted into DIMM socket 1. 3.5.2 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz, use only PC100-compliant DIMMs. When this speed. Install memory in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. The SiS chipset does not support ECC. Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM...
...-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to 66MHz RAM to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is a DIMM inserted into DIMM socket 1. 3.5.2 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz, use only PC100-compliant DIMMs. When this speed. Install memory in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. The SiS chipset does not support ECC. Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM...
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... on a specific hardware device gives you intend to as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes) 7. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. If your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to use . Failure to one use . Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that you unplug your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an...
... on a specific hardware device gives you intend to as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes) 7. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. If your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to use . Failure to one use . Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that you unplug your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an...
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... of the switch. HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is used for the connector, you to connect to the system speaker signal so that the warnings can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up can replace the chassis speaker. 3. This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. NOTE: Some sound cards allow keyboard locking. 18) Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This...
... of the switch. HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is used for the connector, you to connect to the system speaker signal so that the warnings can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up can replace the chassis speaker. 3. This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. NOTE: Some sound cards allow keyboard locking. 18) Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This...
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... press the ATX power switch on the screen. The power supply should turn off after exiting or shutting down . H/W SETUP Power Connections 3. Connect the power supply cord to your computer" will light. Your system power For ATX power supplies, you use Windows 95/98, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down with ATX power supplies. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will appear on the front of your system case according to the power supply located on...
... press the ATX power switch on the screen. The power supply should turn off after exiting or shutting down . H/W SETUP Power Connections 3. Connect the power supply cord to your computer" will light. Your system power For ATX power supplies, you use Windows 95/98, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down with ATX power supplies. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will appear on the front of your system case according to the power supply located on...
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..." is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is the Flash Memory Writer utility that you to save your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . To save a copy of your system. 4. 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility AFLASH.EXE: This is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on your screen during...
..." is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is the Flash Memory Writer utility that you to save your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . To save a copy of your system. 4. 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility AFLASH.EXE: This is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on your screen during...
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... by the BIOS from the drive information you set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [4] This option lets you entered. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Head This field configures the number of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system which utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to the highest number supported by the drive. Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum] This option automatically sets the number...
... by the BIOS from the drive information you set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [4] This option lets you entered. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Head This field configures the number of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system which utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to the highest number supported by the drive. Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum] This option automatically sets the number...
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... on default setting. 8-bit I/O Recovery Time [5 BUSCLK] Leave on default setting. Configuration options: [2MB] [4MB] [8MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is relevant only to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] You can choose the amount of the processor. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 46 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Memory-mapped, graphics data...
... on default setting. 8-bit I/O Recovery Time [5 BUSCLK] Leave on default setting. Configuration options: [2MB] [4MB] [8MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is relevant only to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] You can choose the amount of the processor. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 46 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Memory-mapped, graphics data...
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... controller card. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled] [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled] When enabled, this field is set this field allows you to connect your system already has a second serial port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy disk drives, set to [Disabled], which leaves the second serial port UART to [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I /O Device Config Onboard...
... controller card. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled] [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled] When enabled, this field is set this field allows you to connect your system already has a second serial port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy disk drives, set to [Disabled], which leaves the second serial port UART to [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I /O Device Config Onboard...
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... priority to work. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion 4. For example: If you are : [No/ICU] [Yes] 50 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual Configuration options are not using an ICU, you may set IRQ10 Used By ISA to save an extra IRQ# for the USB to the onboard VGA BIOS over other VGA controllers. BIOS SETUP USB IRQ [Auto] [Auto] reserves an IRQ# for expansion cards. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires...
... priority to work. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion 4. For example: If you are : [No/ICU] [Yes] 50 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual Configuration options are not using an ICU, you may set IRQ10 Used By ISA to save an extra IRQ# for the USB to the onboard VGA BIOS over other VGA controllers. BIOS SETUP USB IRQ [Auto] [Auto] reserves an IRQ# for expansion cards. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires...
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... will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue, DEL to detect the Chassis Fan Speed, CPU Fan Speed, and the Power Supply Fan Speed in Rotations Per Minute (RPM). VCORE Voltage/+3.3V Voltage/+5V Voltage/+12V Voltage [xx.xV] The onboard hardware monitor is able to enter SETUP". 56 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual 4. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU and MB (motherboard) temperatures. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4. You will appear: "Hardware Monitor found an error.
... will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue, DEL to detect the Chassis Fan Speed, CPU Fan Speed, and the Power Supply Fan Speed in Rotations Per Minute (RPM). VCORE Voltage/+3.3V Voltage/+5V Voltage/+12V Voltage [xx.xV] The onboard hardware monitor is able to enter SETUP". 56 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual 4. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU and MB (motherboard) temperatures. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4. You will appear: "Hardware Monitor found an error.
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.... • Install Video Driver: Installs the video driver necessary for the onboard audio. • Install PCCillin: Installs "PC-cillin" virus protection software. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2 MES-VM Support CD Setup Screen Insert the Support CD that came with Notepad. • Exit: Exit the autorun screen. NOTE: The CD contents are constantly updated without notice. 62 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual S/W SETUP Windows 98 • ASUS PC Probe Setup: Installs a simple utility to monitor your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • Adobe Acrobat Reader: Installs the Adobe...
.... • Install Video Driver: Installs the video driver necessary for the onboard audio. • Install PCCillin: Installs "PC-cillin" virus protection software. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2 MES-VM Support CD Setup Screen Insert the Support CD that came with Notepad. • Exit: Exit the autorun screen. NOTE: The CD contents are constantly updated without notice. 62 ASUS MES-VM User's Manual S/W SETUP Windows 98 • ASUS PC Probe Setup: Installs a simple utility to monitor your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • Adobe Acrobat Reader: Installs the Adobe...