® MES-N Socket 370 NLX 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-N Motherboard ................................................ 8 2.1.1 Specifications ................
CONTENTS 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................ 49 Advanced .................................................................................. 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration .......................................................... 55 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................ 57 4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 59 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration .............................
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-N Motherboard The ASUS MES-N 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 the Socket 370 and packaged in Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA).
2. FEATURES • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, and LS-120 drives. 2.1.
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 Motherboard Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 21 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM KB_UP LCD Encoder 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KB_UP 2) VEN_DIS 3) VIRQ 4) AUDIOEN 5) LAN 6) PCTS 7) SCTS 8) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 9) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 10) CL_RTC p.18 p.18 p.19 p.19 p.20 p.20 p.21 p.22 p.23 p.53 Sockets 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 2) Socket 370 p.24 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p.26 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket Back Panel Connectors 1) PARALLEL 2) COM1/COM2 3) PS2KBMS 4) PS2KBMS 5) RJ-45 6) LAN_LED 7) VGA 8) GAME p.29 p.29 p.30 p.30 p.30 p.30 p.31 p.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Riser Card Layout CHASS_DET 3.2.1 NLX-R PCI2 NLX-R ® PCI1 LAN LED WOL_CON ISA FLOPPY HEAD_SPK NLX_EXT MIC-CON NLX_SLOT USB FCON NLX-R Riser Card Front IR IDE1 CIR POWER NLX-R Riser Card Back CHASS_DET 3. H/W SETUP Riser Card Parts & Layout 3.2.2 B9-N PCI3 ® IDEA PCI2 WAKEUP PCI1 IDEB ISA B9-N IR NLX_SLOT NLX_EXT LED_CTRL FLOPPY JP-2K HEAD_SPK B9-N Riser Card Front ATXPWR B9-N Riser Card Back SWITCH 3.2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Expansion Slots 1) ISA (NLX-R) p.27 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slot ISA (B9-N) 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slot SLOT1/1A (Yeong-Yang) 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slot 2) PCI1, PCI2 (NLX-R) p.27 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 (B9-N) 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots PCI1, PCI2 (Yeong-Yang) 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 2) MIC-CON (NLX-R) JP-2K (B9-N) MIC (Yeong-Yang) p.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure NOTE: The following procedure assumes that you have already installed the motherboards in an appropriate housing or case. Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 1) Keyboard Power Up Setting (3-pin KB_UP) This allows you to disable or enable the keyboard power up function. Set this jumper to Enable if you wish to use your keyboard (by pressing any key or the spacebar depending on your motherboard) to power up your computer. This feature requires an NLX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate NLX power supply.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) VGA IRQ Setting (VIRQ) VIRQ allows you to set the VGA interrupt method. Some TV tuners or MPEG cards may require the interrupt to be assigned by the onboard chipset, in which case VIRQ must be enabled (default setting). The default enables the chipset’s internal interrupt routing. Setting Enable Disable VIRQ [2-3] (default) [1-2] TOP: MOUSE BOTTOM: KEYBOARD 3 2 1 3 2 1 Disable Enable (Default) 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) Onboard LAN Setting (LAN_EN) available on LAN model only The onboard LAN may be enabled or disabled by this jumper. Setting LAN_EN Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] TOP: MOUSE BOTTOM: KEYBOARD 3 2 1 MES-N ® LAN 3 2 1 Enable (Default) Disable 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Secondary Cable Type Status (SCTS) Setting this jumper to 80-pin will allow an UltraDMA/66 IDE device that is connected to the secondary IDE connector with a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cable to handle transfer rates up to 66MB/s. Setting 40 pin 80 pin SCTS [2-3] (default) [1-2] TOP: MOUSE BOTTOM: KEYBOARD 3 2 1 80-pin Cable 3 2 1 40-pin Cable (Default) 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3 2 1 3 2 1 HOST → 100.0MHZ SDRAM → 66.7MHZ PCI → 33.3MHZ 22 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 3 2 1 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 133MHZ 133MHZ 33MHZ 3 2 1 95.0MHZ 63.3MHZ 31.7MHZ 90MHZ 90MHZ 30MHZ FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 MES-N CPU External Frequency Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1 HOST → 66.7MHZ SDRAM → 100.0MHZ PCI → 33.3MHZ 3 2 1 124MHZ 124MHZ 31MHZ FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 Async 3 2 1 112MHZ 112MHZ 37.3MHZ FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 ® MES-N 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings HOST → 100.0MHZ SDRAM → 100.
3. HARDWARE SETUP BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 9) CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple Setting (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the CPU’s External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU External frequency. 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1) 3.5x(7/2) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 4.5x(9/2) 5.0x(5/1) 5.
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). The SiS chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not be available. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 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 as 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. 60 Pins 20 Pins 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 370. The CPU for your 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 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 3.1 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 to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) PS/2 Mouse Connector The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If not detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control in 4.4 Advanced Menu. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin female) PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female) 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 4) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) This connector is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Monitor Connector (15-pin VGA) This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device. VGA Monitor (15-pin female) 8) Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin GAME) You may connect game joysticks or game pades to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing professional audio. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8.2 Midboard Connectors 1) Chassis & CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CHASIS_, CPU_FAN) These connectors support cooling fans of 500mA (6 Watts) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN / AUX_IN) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. TOP: MOUSE BOTTOM: KEYBOARD Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ® MES-N CD_IN / AUX_IN Modem-Out Ground Ground Modem-In MODEM 3. H/W SETUP Connectors MES-N Internal Audio Connectors 4) Audio Jack Connector (10-1 pin JACK_CON) This header is provided for audio input and output signals.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) LCD Header (20-1 pin LCDHD) This header requires a digital LCD cable connector. Connect the digital LCD cable to the LCD header and mount the bracket to the chassis on a free expansion slot. NOTE: If both CRT and digital LCD monitors are used, the CRT will take precedence. This header is for a digital LCD panel; an analog LCD panel comes with a 15-pin VGA cable connector to be used on the monitor connector.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8.3 Riser Card Connectors 1) LAN Activity Connectors These connectors support Local Area Network (LAN) cards such as the ASUS PCI-L101 (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card) with output signals for data transfer activity. The LAN_LED connector allows the front panel LED to flash during transfer activity between the network and the computer. The WOL_CON connector allows the system to power up when there is a wakeup package (signal) received from the network.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) NLX Power Supply Connector This connector connects to an NLX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different size holes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the NLX power supply can deliver at least 720mA on the 5volt standby lead (+5VSB). You may experience difficulty in powering on your system if your power supply cannot support the load.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) 3.5” Floppy Disk Drive Connector This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the riser card, connect the other end to a 3.5” floppy disk drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). NLX-R ® NLX-R (Front) NLX-R Riser Pin 1 ® Orient the red stripe on the floppy ribbon cable to Pin 1 B9-N (Front) B9-N B9-N & Yeong-Yang Risers Yeong-Yang (Front) Pin 1 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module / Infrared Module Connectors The NLX-R riser includes an onboard infrared module for wireless transmitting and receiving of data through the front panel infrared lense. 0The B9-N and Yeong-Yang risers include an infrared module connector that supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) Stereo Audio In Connector This connector lets you receive stereo audio input from an internal CD-ROM drive or other sound sources, such as a TV tuner or MPEG card. CD_IN Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Yeong-Yang (Front) YEONG-YANG Yeong-Yang Riser Stereo Audio In Connector 9) Front Panel Connector This connector is used to connect the front panel display LEDs and buttons to the motherboard through a ribbon cable.
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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. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program.
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 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. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
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.
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 (scroll down to see more items, as shown here) 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings of settings for items 2–4, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The 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 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto] Each PCI slot 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. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some display cards that are nonstandard VGA such as graphics accelerators or MPEG Video Cards may not show colors properly.
4. BIOS SETUP USB Function [Disabled] The USB ports can be activated or deactivated using this field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
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 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. The [User Define] option allows you to make your own selections in the Power menu. When set to [Max Saving], system power will be conserved to its greatest amount.
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, Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan speed and chassis fan speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The presence of this fan is automatically detected. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. VCORE Voltage/+3.
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 Operating Systems You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy. For Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.1.1 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 and video chips and may attempt to install a driver from its system registry.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2 MES-N Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, double-click or run D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D:). 5.2.1 Installation Menu • 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 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. To uninstall any program, see 5.12 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (5) Click here. (7) Click here. ASUS MES-N User’s Manual (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.4 Install Bus Master IDE 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. (2) Click here and then click Next to start the installation. (1) Click here. (3) Click here and then click OK to restart. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 NOTE: You may choose to restart your computer later when this option is offered, especially if you still want to install other drivers and/or software.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Install VGA 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) Click here. (5) Click here and then click Finish.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Install Audio Driver (only with onboard audio option) 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 and then click Finish to restart. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 For Windows 95 1.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.7 Install YAMAHA XG-STUDIO (only with onboard audio option) 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. (2) Click here. (1) Click here. (4) Select the preferred setup type. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click Yes to signify your acceptance of the conditions of use or license agreement.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.8 Install YAMAHA YSTATION32 (only with onboard audio) 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. (2) Click here. (1) Click here. (3) Select the preferred setup type. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. 5.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9 Install Network 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. (4) Click here and then follow the instructions to complete setup. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 NOTE: In some systems, the auto-installer may fail. If this occurs, you will be presented with a set of instructions on how to manually install the LAN drivers.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.10 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 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 only after you have read the License Agreement. (4) Setup will proceed with the installation if no viruses are found. Click here to start installation. (6) & (7) Select the preferred features by clicking the appropriate buttons. (5) Click here. 5.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.11 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x 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 only after you have read the License Agreement. (4) Click here. ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.12 Uninstalling Programs Add/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You may use this function if a program does not provide its own uninstallation program. (1) Double-click here to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box. (2) Select the program to remove and click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature. Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC’s fan rotation.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC by date, time, and target history. Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Memory Shows the PC’s memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.
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6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE SiS 620 Properties 6.2 SiS 620 Display Properties The built-in 2D/3D AGP VGA on the SiS 620 AGPset supports professional graphics design, gaming, learning, and business applications. To open the SiS 620 Properties dialog box, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, double-click Display, click the Settings tab, and then the Advanced button. 6.2.1 General The Display box displays the current font size of the selected monitor.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE SiS 620 Properties 6.2.3 Monitor Shows what type of monitor you are currently using. To install the software for a new monitor, click Change. 6.2.4 Performance Specifies the degree of acceleration you want for your graphics hardware. Full acceleration is the fastest and is recommended for most computers. If your computer is having problems and you suspect graphics acceleration to be the cause, use the highest setting at which you do not have problems. 6.2.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE SiS 620 Properties 6.2.6 Display Modes Lets you adjust the size of your screen. This function also allows you to manipulate the screen refresh rate, color depth, and font size. Colors Your color depth choice affects possible maximum resolution and refresh rate. Desktop area Use the slider to adjust screen resolution. Font size Click the Custom button to open the Custom Font Size dialog box to create your own font sizes for your display.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE SiS 620 Properties 6.2.8 Gamma Correction Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to your preference. Gamma correction is available only in 16-bit color and 24-bit color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. In 16-bit color and 8-bit color (standard color, 256-color) modes, gamma correction function is not supported. TINT Lets you set the tint of your display. Change Bitmap Lets you change the default preview picture (flower).
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE XGstudio Player 6.3 Using YAMAHA XGstudio Player To start the YAMAHA XGstudio, click Start, point to Programs, point to YAMAHA XGstudio, and then click XGstudio Player. 6.3.1 YAMAHA XGstudio Player Control Panel Closes the player. NOTE: You can also close the player by pressing +. Designates the song after the song currently playing as the new current-play song. Minimizes the player to an icon.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE XGstudio Player 6.3.2 Troubleshooting Cannot install • • • Do you have the required hardware, such as hard disk and memory? Do you have the required software, such as MS-DOS and Windows? Installation may not be possible if you have insufficient space on your hard disk. Delete unneeded files to increase the free space on your disk.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE XGstudio Mixer 6.4 Using YAMAHA XGstudio Mixer To start the YAMAHA XGstudio, click Start, point to Programs, point to YAMAHA XGstudio, and then click XGstudio Mixer. 6.4.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE XGstudio Mixer Smart Arranger The Smart Arranger allows you to easily change the mood of a song. You can switch between seven ensemble voice sets with these buttons. To return to the original voice set, click . Piano Orchestra Mallet Techno Choir Robot Nature Return 6.4.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE YSTATION32 6.5 YSTATION32 The YSTATION32 consists of CD, MIDI, and WAVE players. The WAVE component can record and playback WAV format files. There are six components: Power Control, CD, MIDI, WAVE, Multi, and Mixer. They can be arranged in any order, and it is not necessary for all components to be open all the time. You can play WAVE and MIDI (.WAV and .MID) files simply by dragging and dropping them from the File Manager. 6.5.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE YSTATION32 Power Control Component This component manages and launches the other components. WAVE Component This component plays and records WAVE format files. The recording source can be CD(AUX), MIC or LINE. The window display shows the file name, format, and time. MIDI Component This component plays Standard MIDI Files (SMF). The window display shows the file name, tempo, and time. CD Component This component plays audio CDs.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE YSTATION32 How to Play Common operations of the CD, MIDI, WAVE, and MULTI player. Each component has the following basic functions: Play, Stop, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind. The CD player also has Next and Previous functions. Component buttons are marked with symbols commonly found on audio players. So if you’ve ever used an audio player, you’ll find YSTATION32 operation quite straightforward.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE YSTATION32 Playlist The Playlist allows you to arrange CD tracks, MIDI songs, and WAVE sound files into a program of your choice. Playback starts with the first item in the playlist and continues until all items have been played. The Play Mode can be set to Repeat so that the playlist items are played repeatedly. Click the LIST button on the Power Control component. In the Playlist dialog box, shown below, arrange your CD, MIDI, and WAVE data as desired.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE YSTATION32 Configuration Click the CONFIG button on the Power Control component. In the Config dialog box you can configure the YSTATION32. Auto Play When Auto Play is OFF, the WAVE, MIDI, CD, and MIX components open when the YSTATION32 is started. When Auto Play is ON, data registered in the play list plays sequentially when the YSTATION32 is started.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE YSTATION32 Property Output The playback volume controls whose check boxes are checked will be displayed as mixer components. Up to seven volume controls may be selected. Input The recording volume controls whose check boxes are checked will be displayed as mixer components. Up to four volume controls may be selected. 6.5.3 Error Messages The following is a list of YSTATION32 error messages.
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 default setting of “ASUS.” If you are using another brand of motherboard, set the jumper to “Other.” Connect the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard’s WOL_CON 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.
