R MES-VM Socket 370 microATX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7 2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8 2.1 The ASUS MES-VM Motherboard ............................................ 8 2.1.1 Specifications ...................
CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced .................................................................................. 44 4.4.1 Chip Configuration .......................................................... 45 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................ 47 4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 49 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ..................................................... 52 4.5 Power Menu ...............................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS MES-VM Motherboard The ASUS MES-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • 2. FEATURES Features • • • • • • • • • • • 8 Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel’s Celeron processor designed for Socket 370 and packaged in Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA).
2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • • • • • • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as Tape Backup, CDROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives.
2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • • • 2. FEATURES Smart Series • • • • • • 10 Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All the fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing.
2. FEATURES 2.2 Parts of the ASUS MES-VM Motherboard 2 DIMM Sockets Socket 370 SiS 620 AGPset with AGP 2X VGA 8MB onboard VGA Memory (optional) Floppy Connector IDE Connectors 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) VEN_DIS/AUDIOEN 2) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 3) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 Video & Audio Settings (Enable/Disable) p. 15 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selector p. 15 CPU:BUS Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 2) Socket 370 3) SLOT1 4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 p. 16 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 18 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket p. 19 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 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 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard’s function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 75MHz 75MHz 30MHz 83MHz 83MHz 33MHz 95MHz 95MHz 31MHz 100MHz 100MHz 33MHz 112MHz 112MHz 37MHz 133MHz 133MHz 33MHz FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 3 2 1 CPU RAM PCI FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. The SiS chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not be available.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DIMM modules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on both sides. 1 Lock 2 Lock 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches. 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is added to the system. For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. If the system has both Legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned to PNP cards from those not used by Legacy cards.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 External Connectors WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on Pin 1 side of the connector. The four corners of the connectors are labeled on the motherboard.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 4) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration). NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Monitor Output Connector (15-pin VGA) This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) 7) Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin GAME_AUDIO) You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors Joystick/Midi (15-pin Female) 8) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO) Line Out can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 9) Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please refer to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS now supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see Boot Sequence in 4.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 11) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) These connector connects to LAN cards with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7.3 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake On LAN is set to Enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 13) IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is used for items 16-23 Speaker Connector Reset Switch Power LED SMI Lead Keyboard Lock Message LED IDELED ATX Power Switch MES-VM System Panel Connectors 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 15) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. You may leave this disconnected if your motherboard has an onboard buzzer which can replace the chassis speaker.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 19) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system’s power supply. 20) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode. 21) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord to the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 3. H/W SETUP Power Connections 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility AFLASH.EXE: This is the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This file works only in DOS mode.
4. BIOS SETUP 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the ACPI extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. See the next page for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. To update your current BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS Upon First Use of the Computer System 1. Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the DOS prompt. 2. Copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk. 3. Run AFLASH.EXE from this new disk and select option 1. Save Current BIOS to File. See 1. Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for more details and the rest of the steps. Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility. The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your computer.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. Use this menu to set a password to control bootup and control access to the BIOS setup menu. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features.
4. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Follow the hour, minute and second format. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), and Second: (00 to 59). Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave These fields are used to configure IDE devices. The arrow head icon indicates that this field contains a sub-menu. Move the cursor to highlight the field representing the appropriate channel you wish to setup and press the key to enter the sub-menu. 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive.
4. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable.
4. BIOS SETUP ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Head This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual]. Sector This field configures the number of sectors per track.
4. BIOS SETUP Other options for “Type:” are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP-100] - for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu, press the [Esc] key to exit back to the Main menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Forgot the password? If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: (1) Unplug your computer, (2) Set the CLR CMOS/PWD jumper to Clear, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. CLR CMOS/PWD 1 2 3 1 2 3 Normal Clear MES-VM Clear RTC RAM 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU’s Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache. 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.1 Chip Configuration ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration (scroll down to see more items, as shown here) SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings of settings for items 2–4, depending on the memory modules that you are using. Default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2–4 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
4. BIOS SETUP Refresh Queue Depth [12] Configuration options: [0] [4] [8] [12] VGA Shared Memory Size [8MB] You can choose the amount of user-installed DIMM memory to allocate to the onboard VGA. This option is relevant only to motherboards with onboard VGA but no VGA memory onboard. Configuration options: [2MB] [4MB] [8MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled] When [Enabled], this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the onboard floppy disk drive connector instead of a separate controller card. If you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy disk drives, set this field to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you install an I/O card with a parallel port, ensure that there is no conflict in the address assignments. The PC can support up to three parallel ports as long as there are no conflicts for each port.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1/2/3 IRQ [Auto] Your motherboard may have between 2 and 5 PCI slots depending on the chipset. Each PCI must have a unique IRQ number to operate. Make sure you do not choose an IRQ number used by another device. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP USB IRQ [Auto] [Auto] reserves an IRQ# for the USB to work. If you are not using any USB devices, you may set this feature to [NA] to save an extra IRQ# for expansion cards. Make sure you do not choose an IRQ number used by another device. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] ONB VGA BIOS First [No] This field, when set to [Yes], gives priority to the onboard VGA BIOS over other VGA controllers.
4. BIOS SETUP PCI/PNP ISA DMA Resource Exclusion 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration DMA x Used By ISA: [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The default setting indicates either that the displayed DMA channel is not used or an ICU is being used to determine if an ISA card is using that channel.
4. BIOS SETUP ISA MEM Block BASE [No/ICU] This field allows you to set the base address and block size of a legacy ISA card that uses any memory segment within the C800 and DC00 address range. If you have such a card, and you are not using an ICU to specify its address range, select a base address from the six available options; the ISA MEM Block SIZE field will then appear for selecting the block size.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Management: [User Define] This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If this menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Video Off Option [Susp,Stby -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] [Susp,Stby -> Off] [All Modes -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart: [Disabled] This allows you to set whether you want your system to boot up after the power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off after reapplying power and [Enabled] boots up your system after reapplying power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU and MB (motherboard) temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. 4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the Chassis Fan Speed, CPU Fan Speed, and the Power Supply Fan Speed in Rotations Per Minute (RPM). The presence of this fan is automatically detected. VCORE Voltage/+3.3V Voltage/+5V Voltage/+12V Voltage [xx.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to select among the three possible boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up.
4. BIOS SETUP Boot Virus Detection: [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test: [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek: [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status: [On] Configuration options: [Off] [On] Full Screen Logo: [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.7 Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu NOTE: Pressing the key does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to load default values. You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the values you previously saved.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation When you start Windows for the first time after the installation of your motherboard, Windows 98 will detect the onboard audio chip and invoke Add New Hardware Wizard. (1) Click here. (3) Browse to E:\AUDIO\win_wdm (assuming E is your CD-ROM drive) and then click here. (2) Select Search for the best driver for your device and then click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2 MES-VM Support CD Setup Screen Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. • • • • • 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 • • • • ASUS PC Probe Setup: Installs a simple utility to monitor your computer’s fan, temperature, and voltages. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view the PC Probe manual in the ASUSLM folder.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 Installing the Video Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Select Typical, and click here. (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3.1 Making Monitor Adjustments After you have installed the video driver and restarted your computer, you can make monitor adjustments by right-clicking on the Windows desktop and choosing Properties, clicking the Settings tab, and then the Advanced button. Video Setting Page The page allows you to correct color tone differences between real color values and the way your monitor or falt panel displays them. You can also store various color correction preferences for easy recall later.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP Display Modes Page You can adjust the position and size of your screen as well as manipulate the screen refresh rate, frequencies, and synchronization from the Adjustment page. Display Preview Select a color depth (This will affect possible maximum resolution and refresh rate.) Screen Resolution To avoid flickering, make sure the refresh rate is at least 72Hz. Opens the Custom Font Size dialog box for creating your own font size When you have finished making adjustments, click OK.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP Gamma Correction Page You can adjust the brightness, tint, and gamma values to correct color tone differences between real color values and the way your monitor or flat panel displays them from this page. Preview picture Change preview picture 5.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.4 ASUS PC Probe Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. NOTE: ASUS PC Probe will not run if another hardware monitoring utility is installed. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (4) Make any desired setting changes and then click here. (5) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Adobe Acrobat Reader Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Install PC-Cillin Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Enter the necessary information and then click here. (4) Click here. (6) Insert a floppy disk and then click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click Express Install and then click here. (7) Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click here.
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6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to monitor the computer system’s vital components: fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to “Show Monitor” or “Hide”. You can select whether you want the splash screen to show the next time it opens.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe PC Probe System Info. Obtain information on your motherboard and BIOS from this screen. PC Probe Settings Change PC Probe refresh times here Click here to start PC Probe each time you enter Windows. Click the items you wish to reset to its default values and click this button. PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to turn on, off, or exit ASUS PC Probe. The icon appears dimmed when off or unavailable.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE DMI Utility 6.2 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 6.2.1 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to maintain the Management Information Format Database (MIFD). DMI is able to auto-detect and record information pertinent to a computer’s system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE DMI Utility 6.2.3 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and may not reflect the screen contents on your system. Edit DMI (or delete) Use the ←→ (left-right) cursors to move the top menu items and the ↑↓ (up-down) cursor to move between the left hand menu items. The bottom of the screen will show the available keys for each screen.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE DMI Utility Save MIFD You can save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a file by entering the drive and path here. If you want to cancel save, you may press ESC and a message “Bad File Name” appears here to show it was not saved. Load MIFD You can load the disk file to memory by entering a drive and path and file name here. Load BIOS Defaults You can load the BIOS defaults from a MIFD file and can clear all user modified and added data.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card LEDs LAN Activity Output Signal Intel Chipset RJ45 Wake on LAN Output Signal ASUS Motherboard type Other If you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 on an ASUS motherboard, leave the jumper on its defaut setting of “ASUS.” If you are using another brand of motherboard, se jumper to “Other.” Connect the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard’s WOL_CON in order to utilize the Wake-On-LAN feature of the motherboard.
7. APPENDIX 7.1.1 Features 7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card • • • • • • • • • • • • Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported PCI Bus Master Complies with PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specifications Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX interfaces Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations through a single RJ45 port Supports 32-bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary 7.2 Glossary AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) An interface specification that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs. AGP offers a higher throughput than PCI by providing the graphics controller with direct access to system memory. Bus Bus Frequency PCI AGP 1X AGP 2X AGP 4X 33MHz 66MHz 133MHz 266MHz Bus Speed 133MB/s 200-300MB/s 528MB/s 1 GB/s AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol. COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports. Each COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. Peripherals Peripherals are devices attached to the computer via I/O ports. Peripheral devices allow your computer to perform an almost limitless variety of specialized tasks.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary USB (Universal Serial Bus) A new 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically configured when they are attached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated.
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