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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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How this manual is organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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. CONTENTS 1.
... 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How this manual is organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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. CONTENTS 1.
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... 1) INTRODUCTION 2) FEATURES 3) HARDWARE SETUP 4) BIOS 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 (1) 5.25" and (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. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How this...
... 1) INTRODUCTION 2) FEATURES 3) HARDWARE SETUP 4) BIOS 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 (1) 5.25" and (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. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How this...
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...370 and packaged in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. 8 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Controller supports 3D hyper pipelined architecture, parallel data processing and compression, precise pixel interpolation, full 2D hardware... You can gain about 12% performance over the motherboard. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for 2D graphics. • ASUS Graphics Driver! 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS MEW-AM Motherboard The MEW-AM motherboard from ASUS is designed for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in ...
...370 and packaged in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. 8 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Controller supports 3D hyper pipelined architecture, parallel data processing and compression, precise pixel interpolation, full 2D hardware... You can gain about 12% performance over the motherboard. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for 2D graphics. • ASUS Graphics Driver! 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS MEW-AM Motherboard The MEW-AM motherboard from ASUS is designed for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in ...
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...implemented in two channels. IDE transfers using UltraDMA/ 33 Bus Master IDE can optimize the VGA performance under shared memory configuration. ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 66MB/s using... audio) built into the audio CODEC reduces noise to noise ratio) of +90dB. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 9 The best of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives....
...implemented in two channels. IDE transfers using UltraDMA/ 33 Bus Master IDE can optimize the VGA performance under shared memory configuration. ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 66MB/s using... audio) built into the audio CODEC reduces noise to noise ratio) of +90dB. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 9 The best of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives....
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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. 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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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 p.... (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 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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 p.... (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 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... and SDRAM limited to be possible. 14 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual If you use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be stable. Premature wearing of your computer when working on this motherboard.) Other settings are for current Celeron processors ...Memory 3. CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for experienced users only. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 FS0 FS1...
... and SDRAM limited to be possible. 14 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual If you use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be stable. Premature wearing of your computer when working on this motherboard.) Other settings are for current Celeron processors ...Memory 3. CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for experienced users only. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 FS0 FS1...
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... This chipset does not support ECC. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 15 3. Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics' performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard operates at 100MHz, therefore PC100-compliant modules must be available. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs..., 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. Install memory in any combination as Double...
... This chipset does not support ECC. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 15 3. Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics' performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard operates at 100MHz, therefore PC100-compliant modules must be available. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs..., 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. Install memory in any combination as Double...
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...the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation shown. SIMM modules have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP CPU DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position ...DIMM type before purchasing. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on both sides. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot. 16 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Because the number of pins are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore ...
...the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation shown. SIMM modules have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP CPU DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position ...DIMM type before purchasing. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on both sides. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot. 16 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Because the number of pins are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore ...
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...corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. you turn off your system. Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may occur to insert the CPU. WARNING! Insert the CPU with the...two of the CPU fan, no force is required to the motherboard. CAUTION! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1 MEW-AM MEW-AM Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 17 The CPU that came with the correct orientation as shown....
...corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. you turn off your system. Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may occur to insert the CPU. WARNING! Insert the CPU with the...two of the CPU fan, no force is required to the motherboard. CAUTION! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1 MEW-AM MEW-AM Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 17 The CPU that came with the correct orientation as shown....
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...on the slot you intend to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 18 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Keep the bracket for your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches. 2. Carefully align the card's ... use . 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary. 7. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate with the screw you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. 3.
...on the slot you intend to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 18 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Keep the bracket for your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches. 2. Carefully align the card's ... use . 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary. 7. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate with the screw you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. 3.
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... CD-ROM drives, but may be connected with the second drive connector no more than 46 cm (18 in.), with the red stripe to your motherboard. H/W SETUP Connectors 2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to the PS/2 mouse if one is for... Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to mini DIN adapter on floppy disk drives. You may be less than 15 cm (6 in the Motherboard Layout. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 19
... CD-ROM drives, but may be connected with the second drive connector no more than 46 cm (18 in.), with the red stripe to your motherboard. H/W SETUP Connectors 2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to the PS/2 mouse if one is for... Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to mini DIN adapter on floppy disk drives. You may be less than 15 cm (6 in the Motherboard Layout. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 19
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... a portable drive. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 4) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin PRINTER) The parallel connector is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. A second serial port is used for a mouse or other serial devices. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to an expansion slot... Configuration for settings. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for settings. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 20 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 3.
... a portable drive. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 4) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin PRINTER) The parallel connector is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. A second serial port is used for a mouse or other serial devices. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to an expansion slot... Configuration for settings. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for settings. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 20 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 3.
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...PWRLED+ PWRLEDPWRLED- Connect the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. 1 MEW-AM CPU Fan Power Rotation +12V GND MEW-AM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power The following PANEL ...Power LED * Requires an ATX power supply. 24 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 3. HARDWARE SETUP 13) CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN) This connector supports a cooling fan of the connector. Damage may be ground. WARNING! Depending on this motherboard. The red wire should be positive, while the...
...PWRLED+ PWRLEDPWRLED- Connect the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. 1 MEW-AM CPU Fan Power Rotation +12V GND MEW-AM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power The following PANEL ...Power LED * Requires an ATX power supply. 24 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 3. HARDWARE SETUP 13) CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN) This connector supports a cooling fan of the connector. Damage may be ground. WARNING! Depending on this motherboard. The red wire should be positive, while the...
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...COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 28 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable ...mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a floppy. 3. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. NOTE: AFLASH works only in...
...COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 28 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable ...mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a floppy. 3. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. NOTE: AFLASH works only in...
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...updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using this program. The utility is a menu-driven program, which means you may want to "Run Setup". BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 31 Even if you are a little bit late in ...the future you can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. It is used if you start up...
...updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using this program. The utility is a menu-driven program, which means you may want to "Run Setup". BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 31 Even if you are a little bit late in ...the future you can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. It is used if you start up...