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... Card Installation Procedure 18 3.8 External Connectors 19 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 27 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 28 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 28 4 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS MEW-AM Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.3 Performance 9 2.2 ASUS MEW-AM Part Definitions 10 2.3 ASUS MEW-AM Part Locations 11 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How this manual is organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
... Card Installation Procedure 18 3.8 External Connectors 19 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 27 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 28 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 28 4 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS MEW-AM Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.3 Performance 9 2.2 ASUS MEW-AM Part Definitions 10 2.3 ASUS MEW-AM Part Locations 11 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How this manual is organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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...SETUP Manual information and checklist Product information and specifications Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Serial COM2 connector with bracket (1) 40-pin ribbon cable for internal ... (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is complete.
...SETUP Manual information and checklist Product information and specifications Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Serial COM2 connector with bracket (1) 40-pin ribbon cable for internal ... (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is complete.
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...Floppy boot selection. Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for 2D graphics. • ASUS Graphics Driver! FEATURES Specifications 2. You can gain about 12% performance over the motherboard. Controller supports UltraDMA/66 up to 66MB/s, UltraDMA/ 33 up to 33MB/s, and PIO ... packaged in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS MEW-AM Motherboard The MEW-AM motherboard from ASUS is designed for data protection and secured Internet transactions. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection!
...Floppy boot selection. Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for 2D graphics. • ASUS Graphics Driver! FEATURES Specifications 2. You can gain about 12% performance over the motherboard. Controller supports UltraDMA/66 up to 66MB/s, UltraDMA/ 33 up to 33MB/s, and PIO ... packaged in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS MEW-AM Motherboard The MEW-AM motherboard from ASUS is designed for data protection and secured Internet transactions. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection!
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.../DRAM clock is required, an optional onboard Crystal PCI audio improves audio quality beyond software audio. 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance! ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to noise ratio) of...of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives. • Dual Speeds! ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 9 Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with 66MHz SDRAM setting not supported) This asynchronous design can be used. • ...
.../DRAM clock is required, an optional onboard Crystal PCI audio improves audio quality beyond software audio. 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance! ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to noise ratio) of...of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives. • Dual Speeds! ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 9 Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with 66MHz SDRAM setting not supported) This asynchronous design can be used. • ...
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2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS MEW-AM Part Definitions The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 1 Socket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processors 2 DIMM Sockets 3 ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply 4 ... In Connectors (optional) 17 VGA Monitor Output Connector 18 Parallel Connector 19 Serial COM1 Connector 20 USB Connectors 21 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 10 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual FEATURES Part Definitions 2.
2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS MEW-AM Part Definitions The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 1 Socket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processors 2 DIMM Sockets 3 ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply 4 ... In Connectors (optional) 17 VGA Monitor Output Connector 18 Parallel Connector 19 Serial COM1 Connector 20 USB Connectors 21 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 10 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual FEATURES Part Definitions 2.
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... SECONDARY IDE FLOPPY (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual PARALLEL PORT 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 COM1 CPU_FAN Socket 370 FS4 FS3 FS2 External Frequency Selection FS1 FS0 DIMM Socket 1... GAME_AUDIO VGA Line Out Line In Mic In CD_IN Audio Codec 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM Intel 810 Graphics & Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) PCI Slot 1 MEW-AM PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 32-bit PCI Audio Chipset PCI Slot 4 COM2 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR) Row 00 1 ...
... SECONDARY IDE FLOPPY (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual PARALLEL PORT 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 COM1 CPU_FAN Socket 370 FS4 FS3 FS2 External Frequency Selection FS1 FS0 DIMM Socket 1... GAME_AUDIO VGA Line Out Line In Mic In CD_IN Audio Codec 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM Intel 810 Graphics & Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) PCI Slot 1 MEW-AM PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 32-bit PCI Audio Chipset PCI Slot 4 COM2 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR) Row 00 1 ...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4 p.14 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Setting Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 2) Socket 370 3) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4... Connector (20 pins) 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your 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 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 13 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4 p.14 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Setting Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 2) Socket 370 3) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4... Connector (20 pins) 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your 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 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 13 3.
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...370 Celeron processors limited to 66MHz, and SDRAM limited to be possible. 14 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that the DIMM you work on this motherboard.) Other settings are not guaranteed to the DIMM type 66/100/133MHz. (.... 1. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Be sure that came with the component whenever the components are separated from static...
...370 Celeron processors limited to 66MHz, and SDRAM limited to be possible. 14 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that the DIMM you work on this motherboard.) Other settings are not guaranteed to the DIMM type 66/100/133MHz. (.... 1. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Be sure that came with the component whenever the components are separated from static...
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...32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB Total System Memory (Max 512MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = NOTE: At the time this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware...Double-Sided registered memory (128Mbit cells). H/W SETUP System Memory 3. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 15 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for best performance vs. Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the...
...32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB Total System Memory (Max 512MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = NOTE: At the time this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware...Double-Sided registered memory (128Mbit cells). H/W SETUP System Memory 3. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 15 This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for best performance vs. Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the...
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... left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. Lock 1 MEW-AM MEW-AM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins FRONT The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.... HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot. 16 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual
... left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. Lock 1 MEW-AM MEW-AM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins FRONT The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.... HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot. 16 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual
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...the added weight of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may occur to a 90-degree angle. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to... away from the socket then upwards to the motherboard. WARNING! H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1 MEW-AM MEW-AM Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it by ...
...the added weight of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may occur to a 90-degree angle. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to... away from the socket then upwards to the motherboard. WARNING! H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1 MEW-AM MEW-AM Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it by ...
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... possible future use . Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 18 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Make sure that you intend to both your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches. 2. Failure...
... possible future use . Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 18 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Make sure that you intend to both your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches. 2. Failure...
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...using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). If one is usually on the side closest to Pin 1 on floppy disk drives. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 19 Some pins are clearly distinguished from the first connector. 1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the.... You may use IRQ12. H/W SETUP Connectors 2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. This connector will cause damage to mini DIN adapter on IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in the...
...using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). If one is usually on the side closest to Pin 1 on floppy disk drives. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 19 Some pins are clearly distinguished from the first connector. 1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the.... You may use IRQ12. H/W SETUP Connectors 2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. This connector will cause damage to mini DIN adapter on IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in the...
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... Connector (25-pin PRINTER) The parallel connector is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. See Parallel Port in 4.4.1 I /O Device Configuration for settings. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 20 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are...
... Connector (25-pin PRINTER) The parallel connector is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. See Parallel Port in 4.4.1 I /O Device Configuration for settings. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 20 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are...
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...+5V Ground Speaker PWRBTN Ground IDELEDIDELED+ PWRLED+ PWRLEDPWRLED- Reset Ground 1 MEW-AM MEW-AM System Panel Connectors ATX Power Switch* Reset SW HDLED Power LED * Requires an ATX power supply. 24 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual WARNING! H/W SETUP Connectors 3. HARDWARE SETUP 13) CPU... Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN) This connector supports a cooling fan of the expansion slots. NOTE: The "Rotation" signal cannot be ground. Depending on this motherboard.
...+5V Ground Speaker PWRBTN Ground IDELEDIDELED+ PWRLED+ PWRLEDPWRLED- Reset Ground 1 MEW-AM MEW-AM System Panel Connectors ATX Power Switch* Reset SW HDLED Power LED * Requires an ATX power supply. 24 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual WARNING! H/W SETUP Connectors 3. HARDWARE SETUP 13) CPU... Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN) This connector supports a cooling fan of the expansion slots. NOTE: The "Rotation" signal cannot be ground. Depending on this motherboard.
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... floppy disk. It it recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 28 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! To determine the BIOS version of the code displayed on the motherboard. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Reboot your computer from your CDROM drive) to copy...
... floppy disk. It it recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 28 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! To determine the BIOS version of the code displayed on the motherboard. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Reboot your computer from your CDROM drive) to copy...
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... key, POST will then be updated using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its POST. Press to run through the various sub-menus... this program. The BIOS on the system chassis. For example, you are a little bit late in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 31
... key, POST will then be updated using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its POST. Press to run through the various sub-menus... this program. The BIOS on the system chassis. For example, you are a little bit late in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 31