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... Power Management Setup 49 PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of the ASUS MEZ Motherboard 11 III. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. FEATURES 8 The ASUS MEZ Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 52 4 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Motherboard Settings 14 DIP Switches (DIP 15 2. CONTENTS I. Expansion...
... Power Management Setup 49 PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of the ASUS MEZ Motherboard 11 III. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. FEATURES 8 The ASUS MEZ Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 52 4 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Motherboard Settings 14 DIP Switches (DIP 15 2. CONTENTS I. Expansion...
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...hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make setup of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with I/O subsystems and front side bus (FSB) platform, which boosts the traditional 66MHz internal bus to 100MHz. •...in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEZ User's Manual FEATURES The ASUS MEZ Motherboard The ASUS MEZ motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. ...
...hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make setup of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with I/O subsystems and front side bus (FSB) platform, which boosts the traditional 66MHz internal bus to 100MHz. •...in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEZ User's Manual FEATURES The ASUS MEZ Motherboard The ASUS MEZ motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. ...
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... to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also imple- ACPI provides more Energy ... -access DIP switches make changing CPU and onboard function settings a snap. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 9 FEATURES • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management ...
... to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also imple- ACPI provides more Energy ... -access DIP switches make changing CPU and onboard function settings a snap. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 9 FEATURES • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management ...
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Voltage specifications are more memory and hard drive space to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. Suggestions will give the user information on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (See APPENDIX) and LDCM. 10 ASUS MEZ User's Manual FEATURES Smart Series II. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the...
Voltage specifications are more memory and hard drive space to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. Suggestions will give the user information on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (See APPENDIX) and LDCM. 10 ASUS MEZ User's Manual FEATURES Smart Series II. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the...
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... Up (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Onboard Audio Setting p. 15 VIO Setting p. 16 CPU Bus Frequency Selection p. 16 CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple p. 17 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket p. 21 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p. 21 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p. 22 Accelerated Graphics Port...) p. 33 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address; ASUS MEZ User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. III. otherwise, conflicts will occur.
... Up (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Onboard Audio Setting p. 15 VIO Setting p. 16 CPU Bus Frequency Selection p. 16 CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple p. 17 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket p. 21 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p. 21 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p. 22 Accelerated Graphics Port...) p. 33 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address; ASUS MEZ User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. III. otherwise, conflicts will occur.
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...computer, you do not have the right ATX power supply. 01 01 01 KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) MEZ Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Unplug your computer. If you must complete the following steps: 1. Check Motherboard Settings ... power up function. The default is set this jumper to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Install Memory Modules 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Set this to Enable and if you ...
...computer, you do not have the right ATX power supply. 01 01 01 KBPWR 3 2 1 Enable KBPWR 3 2 1 Disable (Default) MEZ Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Unplug your computer. If you must complete the following steps: 1. Check Motherboard Settings ... power up function. The default is set this jumper to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Install Memory Modules 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Set this to Enable and if you ...
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...with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard. One side (with Socket 2, Socket 3 can only be used if Socket 2 does not use only PC100-compli- ASUS MEZ User's Manual 17 III. A total of four rows of either 8, 16, 32, 64..., 128MB, or 256MB. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that SPD DIMMs be used . H/W SETUP...
...with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard. One side (with Socket 2, Socket 3 can only be used if Socket 2 does not use only PC100-compli- ASUS MEZ User's Manual 17 III. A total of four rows of either 8, 16, 32, 64..., 128MB, or 256MB. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that SPD DIMMs be used . H/W SETUP...
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... must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Lock 01 01 01 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEZ User's Manual DIMM modules are different on both sides. You must be...
... must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Lock 01 01 01 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEZ User's Manual DIMM modules are different on both sides. You must be...
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... that requires an IRQ. III. An IRQ number is added to reserve). H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 01 01 01 MEZ Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Assigning DMA Channels for an ISA Configuration Utility. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses... the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this motherboard use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. If ...
... that requires an IRQ. III. An IRQ number is added to reserve). H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 01 01 01 MEZ Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Assigning DMA Channels for an ISA Configuration Utility. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses... the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this motherboard use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. If ...
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...code displayed on your system. To save a copy of your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . It is the Flash Memory Writer utility that you need to a bootable floppy disk. IV. Main Menu 1. NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and may...left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press . 36 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to save your screen during bootup. IV. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. BIOS...
...code displayed on your system. To save a copy of your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . It is the Flash Memory Writer utility that you need to a bootable floppy disk. IV. Main Menu 1. NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and may...left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press . 36 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to save your screen during bootup. IV. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. BIOS...
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... will be displayed. BIOS SETUP 2. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. The utility starts to start the update. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer ASUS MEZ User's Manual 37 IV. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. Type the filename of your current BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then...
... will be displayed. BIOS SETUP 2. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. The utility starts to start the update. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer ASUS MEZ User's Manual 37 IV. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. Type the filename of your current BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then...
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... DOS prompt without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. 2. See 2. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to the disk you created earlier. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 38 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Copy AFLASH.EXE to File. Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for details...the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . If this new disk and select option 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on the previous page for more details and the rest of the steps. Just repeat the...
... DOS prompt without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. 2. See 2. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to the disk you created earlier. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 38 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Copy AFLASH.EXE to File. Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for details...the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . If this new disk and select option 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on the previous page for more details and the rest of the steps. Just repeat the...
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... the system configuration and settings. This appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press to run this utility. BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup ASUS MEZ User's Manual 39 If your system or you receive a Run Setup message, you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will...you are released. IV. When you will continue with its test routines, thus preventing you with the following options: IV. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to configure your system using this program. If so, invoke the Setup utility, as described in detail in this section. Either of...
... the system configuration and settings. This appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press to run this utility. BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup ASUS MEZ User's Manual 39 If your system or you receive a Run Setup message, you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will...you are released. IV. When you will continue with its test routines, thus preventing you with the following options: IV. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to configure your system using this program. If so, invoke the Setup utility, as described in detail in this section. Either of...
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... list. The configuration values usually get lost or damaged, or if you change your system hardware configuration, you need to 2079). 40 ASUS MEZ User's Manual If you will need information on the board gets lost or corrupted when the power of the screen is read-only and... The "Load BIOS Defaults" option loads the minimum settings for regular use. "Load Setup Defaults", on the currently highlighted item in the CMOS memory on the selected field, press . Take note of options. Details of these keys and their respective uses. Standard CMOS Setup The "Standard CMOS...
... list. The configuration values usually get lost or damaged, or if you change your system hardware configuration, you need to 2079). 40 ASUS MEZ User's Manual If you will need information on the board gets lost or corrupted when the power of the screen is read-only and... The "Load BIOS Defaults" option loads the minimum settings for regular use. "Load Setup Defaults", on the currently highlighted item in the CMOS memory on the selected field, press . Take note of options. Details of these keys and their respective uses. Standard CMOS Setup The "Standard CMOS...
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...) The default of Auto allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on the setup default setting of greater than the ROM. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with ROMs on them specifically. Relocating to Enabled otherwise leave this problem. Options range from ROM... are available: 250, 500, 750, and 1000. Enabled will need to set the two typematic controls listed next. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features ASUS MEZ User's Manual 45 other option is Setup, where the system goes through its startup routine unless the Setup utility is detected or not. C8000...
...) The default of Auto allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on the setup default setting of greater than the ROM. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with ROMs on them specifically. Relocating to Enabled otherwise leave this problem. Options range from ROM... are available: 250, 500, 750, and 1000. Enabled will need to set the two typematic controls listed next. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features ASUS MEZ User's Manual 45 other option is Setup, where the system goes through its startup routine unless the Setup utility is detected or not. C8000...
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... sets the optimal timings of the board's chipset. This 8-pin serial EEPROM device stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay This controls the latency between SDRAM read /write command... configuration of settings for CPU read cycles. Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on default setting. Leave on default setting. 46 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Leave on default setting. SDRAM MA Wait State (Normal) This controls the leadoff clocks for items 2-5, depending on default setting...
... sets the optimal timings of the board's chipset. This 8-pin serial EEPROM device stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay This controls the latency between SDRAM read /write command... configuration of settings for CPU read cycles. Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on default setting. Leave on default setting. 46 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Leave on default setting. SDRAM MA Wait State (Normal) This controls the leadoff clocks for items 2-5, depending on default setting...
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...to Swap AB. Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4) Settings are available: No Swap and Swap AB. Leave on default setting. Video Memory Cache Mode (UC) USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is Disabled...Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled) When Enabled, this field to Disabled. ...serial connector. If you to the system. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features ASUS MEZ User's Manual 47 Expansion cards can only access memory up unavailable to connect your floppy disk drives. Graphics Aperture Size (64MB) Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can greatly improve the display speed by...
...to Swap AB. Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4) Settings are available: No Swap and Swap AB. Leave on default setting. Video Memory Cache Mode (UC) USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is Disabled...Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled) When Enabled, this field to Disabled. ...serial connector. If you to the system. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features ASUS MEZ User's Manual 47 Expansion cards can only access memory up unavailable to connect your floppy disk drives. Graphics Aperture Size (64MB) Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can greatly improve the display speed by...
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... not the displayed IRQ for that requires to use this address range, you can increase the block size to Yes. BIOS SETUP Plug & Play / PCI ASUS MEZ User's Manual 53 IV. Two options are not using an ICU, you install a legacy ISA card that channel to either that the displayed DMA channel... determine if an ISA card is using that IRQ. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique DMA channel, and you are using any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. ISA MEM Block BASE (No/ICU) This field allows you are available: No/ICU and Yes. If...
... not the displayed IRQ for that requires to use this address range, you can increase the block size to Yes. BIOS SETUP Plug & Play / PCI ASUS MEZ User's Manual 53 IV. Two options are not using an ICU, you install a legacy ISA card that channel to either that the displayed DMA channel... determine if an ISA card is using that IRQ. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique DMA channel, and you are using any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. ISA MEM Block BASE (No/ICU) This field allows you are available: No/ICU and Yes. If...
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... not be readable. IV. If the auto-detected parameters do not accept them. To exit without saving the modifications you specify during the current session. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 57 BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your disk, do not match the ones that should be detected. If the parameters listed differ from the... manually from the ones used for your hard disk was already formatted on the main screen, type "Y", and then press . To save into the CMOS memory all modifications you do not need the data stored on the main screen and then press .
... not be readable. IV. If the auto-detected parameters do not accept them. To exit without saving the modifications you specify during the current session. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 57 BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your disk, do not match the ones that should be detected. If the parameters listed differ from the... manually from the ones used for your hard disk was already formatted on the main screen, type "Y", and then press . To save into the CMOS memory all modifications you do not need the data stored on the main screen and then press .
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...entered through the DMI Configuration Utility and updated into the MIFD such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by the motherboard BIOS and has to a computer's system such as serial numbers, housing configurations, and...diskette without AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, "REM" HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS, or press + during bootup to run . 94 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Those information not detected by windows) must not be at least 180K. In Windows, copy DMICFG.EXE to the directory containing ...
...entered through the DMI Configuration Utility and updated into the MIFD such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by the motherboard BIOS and has to a computer's system such as serial numbers, housing configurations, and...diskette without AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, "REM" HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS, or press + during bootup to run . 94 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Those information not detected by windows) must not be at least 180K. In Windows, copy DMICFG.EXE to the directory containing ...