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... product name and revision number are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to .... Manual updates are released for each product design represented by the third digit in writing by ASUS; Product Name: ASUS MEW-AM Manual Revision: 1.01 E415 Release Date: June 1999 2 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Manual revisions are represented by the digit before and after the period of ...
... product name and revision number are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to .... Manual updates are released for each product design represented by the third digit in writing by ASUS; Product Name: ASUS MEW-AM Manual Revision: 1.01 E415 Release Date: June 1999 2 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Manual revisions are represented by the digit before and after the period of ...
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CONTENTS 1. 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. HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 13 3.2 Layout Contents 13 ... 18 3.7.1 Expansion 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.
CONTENTS 1. 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. HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 13 3.2 Layout Contents 13 ... 18 3.7.1 Expansion 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.
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BIOS SETUP 28 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility 28 4.1.1 Main Menu 28 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 29 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 31 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 4.2.2 Legend Bar 32 4.3 Main Menu 34 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 35 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 38 4.4 Advanced Menu 40 4.4.1 I/O Device Configuration 41 4.5 Security Menu 42 4.6 Power Menu 44 General Power Settings 44 Power-Up Events 44 4.7 Boot Menu 45 Boot Sequence 45 4.8 Exit Menu 46 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.
BIOS SETUP 28 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility 28 4.1.1 Main Menu 28 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 29 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 31 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 4.2.2 Legend Bar 32 4.3 Main Menu 34 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 35 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 38 4.4 Advanced Menu 40 4.4.1 I/O Device Configuration 41 4.5 Security Menu 42 4.6 Power Menu 44 General Power Settings 44 Power-Up Events 44 4.7 Boot Menu 45 Boot Sequence 45 4.8 Exit Menu 46 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.
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... 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 UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) 80-wire ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66... a 40-pin connector.) (1) 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
... 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 UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) 80-wire ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66... a 40-pin connector.) (1) 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
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... PC100-compliant SDRAMs (16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 1024x768x16bit color for 3D graphics and 1600x1200x8bit color for virtually automatic setup. 8 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for the new PC user who wants simple features in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of compatibility...
... PC100-compliant SDRAMs (16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 1024x768x16bit color for 3D graphics and 1600x1200x8bit color for virtually automatic setup. 8 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for the new PC user who wants simple features in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of compatibility...
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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 Four Mbit Firmware Hub (programmable BIOS) 5 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors... 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 Four Mbit Firmware Hub (programmable BIOS) 5 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors... 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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...sided come in any combination as Double-Sided registered memory (128Mbit cells). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). This motherboard uses only ...the onboard graphics' performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard operates at 100MHz, therefore PC100-compliant modules must be available. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. However, ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not...
...sided come in any combination as Double-Sided registered memory (128Mbit cells). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). This motherboard uses only ...the onboard graphics' performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard operates at 100MHz, therefore PC100-compliant modules must be available. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. However, ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not...
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... the slot with the screw you unplug your expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 18 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Keep the bracket for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Set up the BIOS if necessary. 7. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . 3. HARDWARE SETUP...
... the slot with the screw you unplug your expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 18 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual Keep the bracket for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Set up the BIOS if necessary. 7. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . 3. HARDWARE SETUP...
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... (starting with "green" standards or if it has a power standby feature. The LED on the back of your system case according to enter BIOS setup. While the tests are made, close the system case cover. 2. During power-on the front of the system case will light. Be...can press the ATX power switch after the system's if it complies with the last device on test. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your devices in 4. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 27 H/W SETUP Power Connections 3. Your monitor b. 3. For ATX power supplies, ...
... (starting with "green" standards or if it has a power standby feature. The LED on the back of your system case according to enter BIOS setup. While the tests are made, close the system case cover. 2. During power-on the front of the system case will light. Be...can press the ATX power switch after the system's if it complies with the last device on test. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your devices in 4. ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 27 H/W SETUP Power Connections 3. Your monitor b. 3. For ATX power supplies, ...
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....SYS to create a bootable system floppy disk. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you save a copy of your hard drive. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. AFLASH.EXE is recommended that may be programmed by uploading a new... disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. It it recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 28 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual This file works only in DOS mode. 4.
....SYS to create a bootable system floppy disk. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you save a copy of your hard drive. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. AFLASH.EXE is recommended that may be programmed by uploading a new... disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. It it recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 28 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual This file works only in DOS mode. 4.
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...Main Menu, type 2 and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to... File from the disk you created earlier. 2. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. XX.XXX, and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual ...
...Main Menu, type 2 and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to... File from the disk you created earlier. 2. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. XX.XXX, and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual ...
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...Successfully will be displayed. 8. If you saved to disk above. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! If this might prevent your system will minimize the chance of a failed updating. This will need servicing. 30 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual The boot block will be updated automatically only when ...necessary. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to start...
...Successfully will be displayed. 8. If you saved to disk above. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! If this might prevent your system will minimize the chance of a failed updating. This will need servicing. 30 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual The boot block will be updated automatically only when ...necessary. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to start...
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...up the computer, the system provides you are not prompted to use as possible. When you may want to "Run Setup". BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 31 You can recognize these changes and record them in pressing the mentioned key, POST will then be ...updated using this program. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. For example, you...
...up the computer, the system provides you are not prompted to use as possible. When you may want to "Run Setup". BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 31 You can recognize these changes and record them in pressing the mentioned key, POST will then be ...updated using this program. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. For example, you...
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... the legend bar with the following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you will notice a legend bar. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 32 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual POWER Use this menu to exit the Setup program. EXIT Use this menu to configure the default system device... used to the advanced features. Navigation Key(s) Function Description or Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps ...
... the legend bar with the following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you will notice a legend bar. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 32 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual POWER Use this menu to exit the Setup program. EXIT Use this menu to configure the default system device... used to the advanced features. Navigation Key(s) Function Description or Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps ...
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...menu. Use and or the up a submenu, simply move from any of the legend keys and their corresponding alternates and functions. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 33 Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that a sub-menu can be launched from this field. This... with each menu. The sub-menu will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. While moving around through the various menus and submenus. 4. To exit the help text...
...menu. Use and or the up a submenu, simply move from any of the legend keys and their corresponding alternates and functions. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 33 Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that a sub-menu can be launched from this field. This... with each menu. The sub-menu will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. While moving around through the various menus and submenus. 4. To exit the help text...
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..., the following screen appears: 4. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to move between the month, day, and year fields. BIOS SETUP 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00....] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .], Legacy Diskette B [None] Sets the type of floppy drives installed. The format is hour, minute, second. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 34 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets your system to 59).
..., the following screen appears: 4. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to move between the month, day, and year fields. BIOS SETUP 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00....] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .], Legacy Diskette B [None] Sets the type of floppy drives installed. The format is hour, minute, second. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 34 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets your system to 59).
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... hard disk drives must be partitioned (such as with FDISK). If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive may cause your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have its partition set to... then formatted before data can try updating your system to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to disable IDE devices ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 35 To allow the BIOS to not recognize the installed hard disk.
... hard disk drives must be partitioned (such as with FDISK). If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive may cause your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have its partition set to... then formatted before data can try updating your system to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to disable IDE devices ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 35 To allow the BIOS to not recognize the installed hard disk.
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... [None]. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the hard disk. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was formatted, the disk will need to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to [Manual]. 36 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when... and sectors per track for drives with greater than 504MB in this field, the Type field must be set to enter into this information. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Manually enter the number of cylinders. If no drive is necessary for your disk, you do not need the data stored...
... [None]. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the hard disk. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was formatted, the disk will need to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to [Manual]. 36 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when... and sectors per track for drives with greater than 504MB in this field, the Type field must be set to enter into this information. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Manually enter the number of cylinders. If no drive is necessary for your disk, you do not need the data stored...
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...4. This field can also be set to [User Type HDD]. This feature is automatically configured, the set it manually. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 37 Refer to the documentation that when this field is normally disabled because system resources used in this feature... may not always be set to determine the optimal value and set value may decrease system performance. BIOS SETUP Head ...
...4. This field can also be set to [User Type HDD]. This feature is automatically configured, the set it manually. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual 37 Refer to the documentation that when this field is normally disabled because system resources used in this feature... may not always be set to determine the optimal value and set value may decrease system performance. BIOS SETUP Head ...
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... Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field controls the state of controlling cursor operations. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 38 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Other options for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives [MO] - for "Type:" are: [CD-ROM] - 4. When the Main menu appears, you will notice that you ...
... Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field controls the state of controlling cursor operations. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 38 ASUS MEW-AM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Other options for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives [MO] - for "Type:" are: [CD-ROM] - 4. When the Main menu appears, you will notice that you ...