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... 3. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. CONTENTS I. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEZ Motherboard Layout 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. BIOS SETUP 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. External Connectors 23 Power Connection Procedures 35 Flash Memory ...Management Setup 49 PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of the ASUS MEZ Motherboard 11 III. 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 Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning...
... 3. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 4. CONTENTS I. HARDWARE SETUP 12 ASUS MEZ Motherboard Layout 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. BIOS SETUP 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. External Connectors 23 Power Connection Procedures 35 Flash Memory ...Management Setup 49 PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of the ASUS MEZ Motherboard 11 III. 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 Expansion Cards 21 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 21 Assigning...
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... by one or more of the FCC Rules. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS MEZ User's Manual However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE...
... by one or more of the FCC Rules. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS MEZ User's Manual However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE...
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... (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 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist I. If you... discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Ribbon cable ...
... (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 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist I. If you... discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Ribbon cable ...
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II. FEATURES Features 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...two connectors that support four IDE devices in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEZ User's Manual These new SDRAMs are necessary to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) •...
II. FEATURES Features 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...two connectors that support four IDE devices in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. 8 ASUS MEZ User's Manual These new SDRAMs are necessary to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) •...
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...CPU and onboard function settings a snap. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 9 FEATURES • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (...components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to ...
...CPU and onboard function settings a snap. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 9 FEATURES • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (...components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to ...
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...• Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds, it enters the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): ... Up: Keyboard Power Up can be powered on by pressing the space bar on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (See APPENDIX) and LDCM. 10 ASUS MEZ User's Manual FEATURES Intelligence (some features require the optional Hardware/Thermal Monitor) • Fan Status Monitoring ...
...• Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds, it enters the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): ... Up: Keyboard Power Up can be powered on by pressing the space bar on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (See APPENDIX) and LDCM. 10 ASUS MEZ User's Manual FEATURES Intelligence (some features require the optional Hardware/Thermal Monitor) • Fan Status Monitoring ...
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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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
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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 (64/72-... 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III. 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 (64/72-... 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III. III.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. otherwise, conflicts will occur. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 13 III. 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, SLOT3 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, ...
H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. otherwise, conflicts will occur. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 13 III. 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, SLOT3 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, ...
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... if 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 The default is set this jumper to Enable if you do not have one, touch both of your computer when working... very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Your computer will not power on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that came with the component whenever the ...
... if 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 The default is set this jumper to Enable if you do not have one, touch both of your computer when working... very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Your computer will not power on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that came with the component whenever the ...
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III. ON OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The white block represents the switch's position. 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. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. HARDWARE SETUP DIP Switches (DIP) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions can be adjusted through the DIP switches.
III. ON OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The white block represents the switch's position. 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. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. HARDWARE SETUP DIP Switches (DIP) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions can be adjusted through the DIP switches.
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...[OFF] [OFF] [ON] 4.5x 66MHz [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEZ User's Manual CPU/AGP → 66.8MHz 75.0MHz 83.30MHz 100.3MHz 103.0MHz 105MHz 110.00MHz PCI BUS → 33.4MHz... 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 III. CPU to the CPU. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings MEZ CPU BUS Frequency Selection 5. III. HARDWARE SETUP 4. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (DIP-Switches 7, 8, 9, 10) These function switches tell the clock generator what frequency to...
...[OFF] [OFF] [ON] 4.5x 66MHz [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] 16 ASUS MEZ User's Manual CPU/AGP → 66.8MHz 75.0MHz 83.30MHz 100.3MHz 103.0MHz 105MHz 110.00MHz PCI BUS → 33.4MHz... 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 III. CPU to the CPU. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings MEZ CPU BUS Frequency Selection 5. III. HARDWARE SETUP 4. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (DIP-Switches 7, 8, 9, 10) These function switches tell the clock generator what frequency to...
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...8226; SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to operate ... be used but the ECC function will not boot up one row. One side (with Socket 2, Socket 3 can only be available. WARNING! ASUS MEZ User's Manual 17 Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under this speed. General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ...
...8226; SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to operate ... be used but the ECC function will not boot up one row. One side (with Socket 2, Socket 3 can only be available. WARNING! ASUS MEZ User's Manual 17 Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under this speed. General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ...
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H/W SETUP System Memory MEZ 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as ... different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on both sides. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. DIMM modules are different on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEZ User's Manual III. Lock 01 01 01 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III.
H/W SETUP System Memory MEZ 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as ... different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on both sides. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. DIMM modules are different on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS MEZ User's Manual III. Lock 01 01 01 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins FRONT III.
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... Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for reference only; H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 MEZ Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEZ User's Manual 19 If this is not the case then purchase a fan before ...the of the CPU. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. you turn off your system. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Once completely inserted, close the socket's lever while holding down the CPU. The CPU that your Socket 370 ...
... Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for reference only; H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 MEZ Socket 370 Notch ASUS MEZ User's Manual 19 If this is not the case then purchase a fan before ...the of the CPU. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. you turn off your system. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Once completely inserted, close the socket's lever while holding down the CPU. The CPU that your Socket 370 ...
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...access, double-click the System icon under Device Manager displays the resource settings being used , leaving 5 IRQs free. If you unplug your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are in any necessary hardware or software settings for your... for your expansion card and make any available slot on the ISA bus. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 21 Currently, there are two types of them are 16 IRQs available but most of ISA cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards III.
...access, double-click the System icon under Device Manager displays the resource settings being used , leaving 5 IRQs free. If you unplug your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are in any necessary hardware or software settings for your... for your expansion card and make any available slot on the ISA bus. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. ASUS MEZ User's Manual 21 Currently, there are two types of them are 16 IRQs available but most of ISA cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards III.
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...DMA Channels for legacy ISA cards (under PNP AND PCI SETUP of the BIOS Setup utility. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 01 01 01 MEZ Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEZ User's Manual If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to the system. An IRQ number is ... DMAs you can select a DMA channel in the PCI and PnP configuration section of BIOS SETUP, choose Yes in it that the jumpers on this motherboard has complied with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, ...
...DMA Channels for legacy ISA cards (under PNP AND PCI SETUP of the BIOS Setup utility. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 01 01 01 MEZ Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 22 ASUS MEZ User's Manual If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to the system. An IRQ number is ... DMAs you can select a DMA channel in the PCI and PnP configuration section of BIOS SETUP, choose Yes in it that the jumpers on this motherboard has complied with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, ...
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.... PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will cause damage to mini DIN adapter on the motherboard. H/W SETUP DCMoAnnCehcatnornsels PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEZ User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 5. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 46 cm(18 in.), with the red stripe on hard drives and ...
.... PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will cause damage to mini DIN adapter on the motherboard. H/W SETUP DCMoAnnCehcatnornsels PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEZ User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 5. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 46 cm(18 in.), with the red stripe on hard drives and ...
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...has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. +5 Volt Standby PME Ground MEZ Wake-On-LAN Connector IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5 volt standby power ASUS MEZ User's Manual 27 HARDWARE SETUP 11. Damage may be ground. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin ...wiring and plug may occur to the board taking into consideration the polarity of 500mAMP (6 Watts) or less. Connect the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. WARNING! IMPORTANT: This feature requires that the WAKE On LAN Power Up Control is to go across...
...has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. +5 Volt Standby PME Ground MEZ Wake-On-LAN Connector IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5 volt standby power ASUS MEZ User's Manual 27 HARDWARE SETUP 11. Damage may be ground. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin ...wiring and plug may occur to the board taking into consideration the polarity of 500mAMP (6 Watts) or less. Connect the fan's plug to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. WARNING! IMPORTANT: This feature requires that the WAKE On LAN Power Up Control is to go across...