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..., without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual updates are represented by the third digit in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their... © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS MES Manual Revision: 1.02 E380 Release Date: May 1999 2 ASUS MES User's Manual For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on...
..., without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual updates are represented by the third digit in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their... © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS MES Manual Revision: 1.02 E380 Release Date: May 1999 2 ASUS MES User's Manual For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on...
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...-2-2894-3447 ext. 111 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 MES User's Manual...
...-2-2894-3447 ext. 111 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 MES User's Manual...
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... Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Parts of the ASUS MES Motherboard 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 24 3.5.1 VGA Shared ... 4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4.3 Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4 ASUS MES User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
... Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Parts of the ASUS MES Motherboard 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 24 3.5.1 VGA Shared ... 4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4.3 Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4 ASUS MES User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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... Card 103 ASUS MES User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 55 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 57 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 59 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 62 4.5 Power Menu 63 4.5.1 Power Up Control 65 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 66 4.6 Boot Menu 67 4.7 Exit Menu 69 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 85 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ... 91 6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 100 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 71 5.1 Operating Systems 71 5.2 MES Support CD 72 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 73 5.4 Install Bus Master IDE Driver 74 5.5 Install VGA Driver 75 5.6 Install Audio Driver (only ...
... Card 103 ASUS MES User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 55 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 57 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 59 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 62 4.5 Power Menu 63 4.5.1 Power Up Control 65 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 66 4.6 Boot Menu 67 4.7 Exit Menu 69 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 85 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ... 91 6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 100 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 71 5.1 Operating Systems 71 5.2 MES Support CD 72 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 73 5.4 Install Bus Master IDE Driver 74 5.5 Install VGA Driver 75 5.6 Install Audio Driver (only ...
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... and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in violation of Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MES User's Manual If this equipment does cause harmful interference to this product not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject...
... and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in violation of Part 15 of Communications. 6 ASUS MES User's Manual If this equipment does cause harmful interference to this product not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject...
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...6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 & UltraDMA/66 ...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 Connector set for LCD (with LCD chip onboard) Connector set for TV Out (with TV Out chip onboard) Connector set for audio input/...
...6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 & UltraDMA/66 ...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 Connector set for LCD (with LCD chip onboard) Connector set for TV Out (with TV Out chip onboard) Connector set for audio input/...
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FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS MES Motherboard The ASUS MES motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small... expansion slots. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port.... (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface. 8 ASUS MES User's Manual 2.
FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS MES Motherboard The ASUS MES motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small... expansion slots. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port.... (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface. 8 ASUS MES User's Manual 2.
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2. This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to your PC. FEATURES Optional Components ASUS MES User's Manual 9 necting a digital flat panel to -digital conversions, which can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • TV Out: Supports optional onboard TV out function. 2. FEATURES ...
2. This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to your PC. FEATURES Optional Components ASUS MES User's Manual 9 necting a digital flat panel to -digital conversions, which can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • TV Out: Supports optional onboard TV out function. 2. FEATURES ...
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...OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS MES User's Manual FEATURES Performance 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller...Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • 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...
...OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS MES User's Manual FEATURES Performance 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller...Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • 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...
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... computer to implement silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: The system can be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. ASUS MES User's Manual 11 This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • System Resources Alert...
... computer to implement silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: The system can be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. ASUS MES User's Manual 11 This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • System Resources Alert...
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FEATURES 2.2 Parts of the ASUS MES Motherboard The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 1 Socket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processors 2 ATX Power ... model only) 22 VGA Monitor Output Connector 23 Parallel Connector 24 Serial COM1 Connector 25 Two USB Connectors 26 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS MES User's Manual FEATURES Parts 2. 2.
FEATURES 2.2 Parts of the ASUS MES Motherboard The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 1 Socket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processors 2 ATX Power ... model only) 22 VGA Monitor Output Connector 23 Parallel Connector 24 Serial COM1 Connector 25 Two USB Connectors 26 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS MES User's Manual FEATURES Parts 2. 2.
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... Slot 1 (SLOT2) SiS5595 with Hardware Monitor & Keyboard Controller MES IR R CHA_FAN IDE LED (The grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 14 ASUS MES User's Manual Panel HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB WAKEUP 0 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Row 1 USB 2 3 T: Port 1 B: Port 2 4 5 COM1 ATX Power Connector DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin...
... Slot 1 (SLOT2) SiS5595 with Hardware Monitor & Keyboard Controller MES IR R CHA_FAN IDE LED (The grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 14 ASUS MES User's Manual Panel HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB WAKEUP 0 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Row 1 USB 2 3 T: Port 1 B: Port 2 4 5 COM1 ATX Power Connector DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin...
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ASUS MES User's Manual 15 3. otherwise, conflicts will occur. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) KB WAKEUP 2) DSW1-6, DSW1-7 3) DSW1-8 4) DSW2-5 5) DSW2-6 6) DSW2-7 7) DSW2-8 8) DSW1-1, 2, 3, 4 9) DSW1-5 10) DSW2-1, 2, 3, 4 p.18 ...
ASUS MES User's Manual 15 3. otherwise, conflicts will occur. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) KB WAKEUP 2) DSW1-6, DSW1-7 3) DSW1-8 4) DSW2-5 5) DSW2-6 6) DSW2-7 7) DSW2-8 8) DSW1-1, 2, 3, 4 9) DSW1-5 10) DSW2-1, 2, 3, 4 p.18 ...
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3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS MES User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Connectors (Cont'd) 21) SPEAKER (PANEL) 22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 23) PLED (PANEL) 24) RESET (PANEL) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) 26) SMI (PANEL) 27) LED (PANEL) 28) ATXPWR p.38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) p.38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Message LED (2 pins) p.39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 3.
3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS MES User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Connectors (Cont'd) 21) SPEAKER (PANEL) 22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 23) PLED (PANEL) 24) RESET (PANEL) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) 26) SMI (PANEL) 27) LED (PANEL) 28) ATXPWR p.38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) p.38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Message LED (2 pins) p.39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 3.
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Install Expansion Cards 5. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS MES User's Manual 17 Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to a metal object, such as the power supply ...
Install Expansion Cards 5. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS MES User's Manual 17 Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to a metal object, such as the power supply ...
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... use your keyboard (by pressing any key or the spacebar depending on the +5VSB lead. Frequency Selection 5. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting ON DSW2 18 ASUS MES User's Manual DSW1 & DSW2) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 5. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. VIO Setting 8. Set this...
... use your keyboard (by pressing any key or the spacebar depending on the +5VSB lead. Frequency Selection 5. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting ON DSW2 18 ASUS MES User's Manual DSW1 & DSW2) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 5. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. VIO Setting 8. Set this...
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... to the DRAM, chipset, AGPset, and the CPU's I /O Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you leave DSW1-6, DSW1-7, and DSW1-8, on their default settings. ASUS MES User's Manual 19 3. Setting both switches to the CPU. Setting Normal +0.1V DSW1-8 [OFF] (default) [ON] 01 01 01 Normal (Default) DSW1 Add 0.1 Volt ON 12345678...
... to the DRAM, chipset, AGPset, and the CPU's I /O Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you leave DSW1-6, DSW1-7, and DSW1-8, on their default settings. ASUS MES User's Manual 19 3. Setting both switches to the CPU. Setting Normal +0.1V DSW1-8 [OFF] (default) [ON] 01 01 01 Normal (Default) DSW1 Add 0.1 Volt ON 12345678...
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... Non-UMA DSW2-6 [ON] (default) [OFF] 01 01 01 UMA DSW2 Non-UMA ON 12345678 ON 12345678 MES R MES VGA Frame Buffer Setting 20 ASUS MES User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. When UMA is selected, the integrated graphics accelerator uses up to 8MB of system memory as display memory. Setting Enable Disable...
... Non-UMA DSW2-6 [ON] (default) [OFF] 01 01 01 UMA DSW2 Non-UMA ON 12345678 ON 12345678 MES R MES VGA Frame Buffer Setting 20 ASUS MES User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. When UMA is selected, the integrated graphics accelerator uses up to 8MB of system memory as display memory. Setting Enable Disable...
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... audio option. Setting Enable Disable DSW2-8 [ON] [OFF] 01 01 01 Enable (Default) DSW2 Disable ON 12345678 ON 12345678 MES R MES Onboard Audio Setting ASUS MES User's Manual 21 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. LCD EN. Setting LCD DIS. 3. Disable the onboard audio if you can enable it with optional Digital Flat Panel (DFP...
... audio option. Setting Enable Disable DSW2-8 [ON] [OFF] 01 01 01 Enable (Default) DSW2 Disable ON 12345678 ON 12345678 MES R MES Onboard Audio Setting ASUS MES User's Manual 21 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. LCD EN. Setting LCD DIS. 3. Disable the onboard audio if you can enable it with optional Digital Flat Panel (DFP...