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... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS MEZ Manual Revision: 1.01 E345 Release Date: January 1999 2 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in...
... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS MEZ Manual Revision: 1.01 E345 Release Date: January 1999 2 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in...
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...-2-2894-3447 ext. 701 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 MEZ User's Manual...
...-2-2894-3447 ext. 701 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 MEZ User's Manual...
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INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup ... Setup Steps 14 1. BIOS SETUP 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. 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. Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning IRQs for...
INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup ... Setup Steps 14 1. BIOS SETUP 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. 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. Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning IRQs for...
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CONTENTS Load BIOS Defaults 54 Load Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55 IDE HDD Auto Detection 56 Save & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. SOFTWARE SETUP 59 VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 73 APPENDIX 97 ASUS CIDB Chassis Intrusion Sensor Module 97 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 99 Glossary 101 ASUS MEZ User's Manual 5
CONTENTS Load BIOS Defaults 54 Load Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55 IDE HDD Auto Detection 56 Save & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. SOFTWARE SETUP 59 VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 73 APPENDIX 97 ASUS CIDB Chassis Intrusion Sensor Module 97 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 99 Glossary 101 ASUS MEZ User's Manual 5
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... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. These limits are designed to the following measures: •...
... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. These limits are designed to the following measures: •...
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...Instructions on setting up the included support software VI. Introduction Manual information and checklist II. I . Software Reference Reference material for the included support software Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives ...Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 fast ethernet card (optional) ASUS MEZ User's Manual 7
...Instructions on setting up the included support software VI. Introduction Manual information and checklist II. I . Software Reference Reference material for the included support software Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives ...Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 fast ethernet card (optional) ASUS MEZ User's Manual 7
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...): Features an ESS Solo-1 32-bit PCI audio onboard. II. 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. • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel's Celeron processor designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEZ User's Manual...
...): Features an ESS Solo-1 32-bit PCI audio onboard. II. 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. • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel's Celeron processor designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEZ User's Manual...
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... are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for wireless interface. • Quick Adjustments: Easy-to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current hard drives or ...these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be used. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: IDE transfers using PC100 SDRAM. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 9 The best of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all is that this new technology is compatible with existing...
... are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for wireless interface. • Quick Adjustments: Easy-to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current hard drives or ...these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be used. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: IDE transfers using PC100 SDRAM. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 9 The best of Windows 95 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all is that this new technology is compatible with existing...
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... will power off automatically even in . II. Voltage specifications are used up to be turned on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (See APPENDIX) and LDCM. 10 ASUS MEZ User's Manual With this benefit on the keyboard. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through an internal or external...
... will power off automatically even in . II. Voltage specifications are used up to be turned on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (See APPENDIX) and LDCM. 10 ASUS MEZ User's Manual With this benefit on the keyboard. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through an internal or external...
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II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEZ Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB1 B: USB2 Serial COM1 Intel 440ZX ATX Power AGPset Socket 370 IDE DIP 3 DIMM Slots Connectors Switches T: Parallel B:Serial Serial COM2 T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic (optional) ESS Solo-1 3D PCI Audio (optional) AGP Port 4 PCI Slots Programmable Flash EEPROM Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller 3 ISA Slots Hardware Monitor (optional) Wake-On-LAN SB-Link™ Header Header Intel PIIX4E Floppy Wake-On-Ring PCIset Connector Header ASUS MEZ User's Manual 11
II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEZ Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB1 B: USB2 Serial COM1 Intel 440ZX ATX Power AGPset Socket 370 IDE DIP 3 DIMM Slots Connectors Switches T: Parallel B:Serial Serial COM2 T: Joystick/Midi B: Out/In/Mic (optional) ESS Solo-1 3D PCI Audio (optional) AGP Port 4 PCI Slots Programmable Flash EEPROM Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller 3 ISA Slots Hardware Monitor (optional) Wake-On-LAN SB-Link™ Header Header Intel PIIX4E Floppy Wake-On-Ring PCIset Connector Header ASUS MEZ User's Manual 11
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEZ Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATX Power Connector PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 COM1 Socket 370 CPU_FAN Thermal Sensor 01 01 01 PWR_FAN DIMM1 (64/... 3 WOL_CON PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 ISA Slot 2 CHASIS ISA Slot 3 (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) Intel PIIX4E Chipset WOR IDE LED ASUS ASIC SMB CHA_FAN IR Panel 12 ASUS MEZ User's Manual III.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEZ Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATX Power Connector PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 COM1 Socket 370 CPU_FAN Thermal Sensor 01 01 01 PWR_FAN DIMM1 (64/... 3 WOL_CON PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 ISA Slot 2 CHASIS ISA Slot 3 (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) Intel PIIX4E Chipset WOR IDE LED ASUS ASIC SMB CHA_FAN IR Panel 12 ASUS MEZ User's Manual III.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. otherwise, conflicts will occur. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 13 HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWR 2) DIP-Switch 5 3) DIP-Switch 6 4) DIP-Switch 7,8,9,10 5) DIP-Switch 1,2,3,4 Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3 2) Socket 370 3) SLOT1, SLOT2, ...
H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. otherwise, conflicts will occur. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 13 HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWR 2) DIP-Switch 5 3) DIP-Switch 6 4) DIP-Switch 7,8,9,10 5) DIP-Switch 1,2,3,4 Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3 2) Socket 370 3) SLOT1, SLOT2, ...
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.... 2. If you to Disable because not all computers 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 Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Keyboard Power Up (3-pin KBPWR) This allows you do not have the...
.... 2. If you to Disable because not all computers 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 Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Keyboard Power Up (3-pin KBPWR) This allows you do not have the...
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ON OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP DIP Switches (DIP) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions can be adjusted through the DIP switches. III. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 III.
ON OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP DIP Switches (DIP) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions can be adjusted through the DIP switches. III. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 III.
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... 6.0x(6/1) 6.5x(13/2) 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEZ CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). These allow the selection of... [ON] 4.5x 66MHz [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEZ User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings MEZ CPU BUS Frequency Selection 5. CPU to the CPU. The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency...
... 6.0x(6/1) 6.5x(13/2) 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEZ CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). These allow the selection of... [ON] 4.5x 66MHz [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEZ User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings MEZ CPU BUS Frequency Selection 5. CPU to the CPU. The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency...
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..., 256MB. Sockets are available for system stability. • Two possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with and without ECC. • SDRAM chips are used . ASUS MEZ User's Manual 17 ECC memory modules may be used but the ECC function will not even boot if non-compliant modules are generally thinner with Socket 2, Socket...
..., 256MB. Sockets are available for system stability. • Two possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with and without ECC. • SDRAM chips are used . ASUS MEZ User's Manual 17 ECC memory modules may be used but the ECC function will not even boot if non-compliant modules are generally thinner with Socket 2, Socket...
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... wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. III. H/W SETUP System Memory MEZ 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. DIMM modules are different on either side of pins... have the same pin contact on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Lock 01 01 01 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see...
... wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. III. H/W SETUP System Memory MEZ 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. DIMM modules are different on either side of pins... have the same pin contact on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEZ User's Manual Lock 01 01 01 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see...
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... towards the end the of the lever. The picture is working. With the added weight of the CPU. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 MEZ Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEZ User's Manual 19 WARNING! Once completely inserted, close the socket's lever while holding down the CPU. you turn off your CPU fan is for your...
... towards the end the of the lever. The picture is working. With the added weight of the CPU. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 MEZ Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEZ User's Manual 19 WARNING! Once completely inserted, close the socket's lever while holding down the CPU. you turn off your CPU fan is for your...
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