R ME-99 Socket 370 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 ME-99 Motherboard ................................................. 8 2.1.1 Specifications ...............
CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 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 ..................................................... 62 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 ME-99 Motherboard The ASUS ME-99 motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • 2. FEATURES Specifications • • • • • • • • • 8 Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel’s Celeron processor designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA).
2. FEATURES Optional Components The following onboard components are optional at the time of purchase: • • • Onboard Audio: Features an ESS® Solo-1 PCI audio chipset with 3D surround and positioning capability and audio CODEC. Onboard VGA Memory: Up to 8MB of dedicated onboard VGA memory. Digital Flat Panel Interface: A direct digital connection is provided for connecting a digital flat panel to your PC.
2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • • 2. FEATURES Performance • • • • • 10 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 • • • • • • • • 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 ME-99 Motherboard The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 2.
2. FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 26 25 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout T: Port 1 B: Port 2 DIMM3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) 3 2 DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) 1 0 DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) 0 1 4 0 1 USB PWR_FAN ATX Power Connector KB WAKEUP 0 1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Row 5 SECONDARY IDE PRINTER 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) KB WAKEUP 2) DSW1-6, DSW1-7 3) DSW1-8 4) DSW2-5 5) DSW2-6 6) DSW2-7 7) DSW2-8 8) DSW1-1, 2, 3, 4 9) DSW1-5 10) DSW2-1, 2, 3, 4 p.18 p.19 p.19 p.20 p.20 p.21 p.21 p.22 p.22 p.23 Keyboard Wake Up Setting (Enable/Disable) I/O Voltage Setting (+0.1V/Normal) CPU Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting (+0.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors (Cont’d) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) SPEAKER (PANEL) KEYLOCK (PANEL) PLED (PANEL) RESET (PANEL) PWRSW (PANEL) SMI (PANEL) LED (PANEL) ATXPWR p.38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) p.38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Message LED (2 pins) p.39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 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 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 0 1 0 1 0 1 1) Keyboard Wake Up (3-pin KB WAKEUP) 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 ATX 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 ATX power supply.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGPset, and the CPU’s I/O buffer. Setting both switches to [ON] increases the voltage supplied by 0.2V. DSW1-6, DSW1-7 [OFF] (default) [ON] DSW1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Setting Normal +0.1V Normal (Default) Add 0.1 Volt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON ON Add 0.2 Volt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ME-99 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings Add 0.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) Onboard VGA Setting (DSW2-5) The onboard AGP VGA may be enabled or disabled using this switch. DSW2-5 [OFF] (default) [ON] 0 1 0 1 0 1 Setting Enable Disable DSW2 Enable (Default) Disable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON ME-99 ® 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ME-99 Onboard VGA Setting 5) VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DSW2-6) You can select the display memory allocation mode with this switch.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) LCD Setting (DSW2-7) If you have an LCD monitor connected to your computer, you can enable it with this switch. NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with optional Digital Flat Panel (DFP) support. DSW2-7 [OFF] (default) [ON] 0 1 0 1 0 1 Setting LCD DIS. LCD EN. DSW2 Disable (Default) Enable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) CPU Bus Frequency Setting (DSW1–1,2,3,4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the AGPset. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency. The CPU external frequency multiplied by the CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). NOTE: You may set the memory speed independently from the CPU External Frequency.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 10) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Setting (DSW2–1,2,3,4) 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 Bus Frequency. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSW2 ON 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 0 1 0 1 1.5x(3/2) ON 3.5x(7/2) 4.0x(4/1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON ON ON 4.
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 0 1 0 1 0 1 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. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ME-99 ® Front ME-99 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must be 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 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 40-1 pin 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) This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card. 0 1 0 1 0 1 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 0 1 0 1 0 1 13) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDE) This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary and/or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDELED ME-99 ® ME-99 IDE Activity LED 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP ® Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel MODEM Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Ground Modem-Out Ground Ground Modem-In CD2 CD1 3. H/W SETUP Connectors ME-99 AUX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 0 1 0 1 0 1 15) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin AUX, MODEM, CD2, CD1) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as CD-ROMs, TV tuners, or MPEG cards.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 0 1 0 1 0 1 17) TV Out Connector (12-1 pin SCART) This optional connector allows you to connect your computer directly to a TV with a SCART socket. NOTE: This connector is available only on motherboards with optional SCART interface support.
3. HARDWARE SETUP +5V Ground SMBDATA SMBCLK 0 1 0 1 0 1 19) SMBus Connector (5-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. SMBus devices communicate by means of the SMBus with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus, which is a multi-master bus; that is, multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating data transfer. 1 SMB ME-99 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 0 1 0 1 0 1 The following PANEL illustration is used for items 21-27 * Requires an ATX power supply. Speaker Connector Reset Switch ATX Power Switch Keyboard Lock Power LED SMI Lead Message LED ME-99 ® ME-99 System Panel Connectors 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 21) 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 26) System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or “Green” mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do not have a switch for the connector, you may use the “Turbo Switch.
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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), 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 ME-99 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 key to exit back to the Main menu.
4. BIOS SETUP 01 01 01 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) Short the solder points, (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 Menu 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 ME-99 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 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config. 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].
4. BIOS SETUP UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled] When enabled, this field activates the onboard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If your system already has a second serial port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you enable the infrared feature. [Disabled] leaves the second serial port UART to support the COM2 serial port connector. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector in 3.8 External Connectors.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1/5, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4/Audio 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 [Enabled] [Auto] reserved an IRQ# for the USB to work. [NA] does not allow the USB to have an IRQ# and therefore prevents the USB from functioning. If you are not using any USB devices, you may set this feature to [NA] to save an extra IRQ# for expansion cards. 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 [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> 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. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen (use this for monitors without power management or “green” features.
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 and [Enabled] boots up your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Power Up Control PWR Up On Modem Act [Enabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU temperature. 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 the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). The presence of the fans is automatically detected. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. 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 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 ME-99 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 5.11 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (5) Click here. (7) Click here. ASUS ME-99 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. (1) Click here. (2) Click here and then click Next to start the installation. (3) Click here and then click OK to restart. 5.
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 5.5.1 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 This page allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen output. This function is available only in 16-bit color (high color, 65K-color) and 32-bit (true color plus 8 bits for an alpha channel,16.
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. Gamma correction is available only in 16-bit color and 24-bit color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. In 16-color and 256-color modes, gamma correction is not supported.
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) Choose Upgrade Drivers and then click here. (4) Select the preferred language of the driver and then click here to start installation. ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.7 Install ESS AudioRack32 (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. (1) Click here. (3) Click here. (2) Click here. (4) Click here to set AudioRack as your default CD player. (5) Click here to complete Setup. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (6) Click here to start AudioRack32.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.8 Install ESS Software Wave Table (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) Click here and then click Next. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (4) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9 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. (2) Click here. (1) 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 5.10 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. (2) Click here. (1) Click here. (3) Click here only after you have read the License Agreement. (4) Click here. ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.11 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 AudioRack 6.2 AudioRack32 The AudioRack32 enables you to take advantage of your computer’s audio capabilities with all of the controls conveniently in one compact space. You can play audio CDs, wave files (in WAV and .AUD formats), and MIDI files (in.MID and .RMI formats). With the multisource Audio Mixer, you can blend these sources with line-in and microphone sources any way you choose.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6.2.1 The Command Center The Command Center controls which parts of the AudioRack32 are displayed. You can display or hide any part of the AudioRack32 you choose, customizing its appearance to suit your needs or desires. It also displays information on the status of the different audio components.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6.2.2 The 3-D/Tone Controller The 3-D/Tone Controller lets you create an atmosphere of a resonant sound environment rather than an audio issuing from a 2D plane. See online help for more information. The3-D/Tone Controller Controls The Spatial Control has four settings: Max: provides the greatest effect, works best with games. Mid: works best with most audio CDs and music (default setting). Min: works best with some audio CDs.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6.2.4 The Audio Mixer The Audio Mixer has two modes: Playback mode and Record mode. You can use these two modes to fully control which of your audio sources you are listening to or recording, how loud each of those sources are and how they are balanced. Each audio source has its own module with mute, balance and volume controls. In addition, the Audio Mixer provides special effects controls for chorus, reverb, treble, bass, and 3-D effects.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6.2.5 The Digital Audio Player The Digital Audio Player enables you to play, record, and compress sound as .WAV files. In addition, you can play .AUD files. The .WAV files use PCM, which is the Windows‘ audio file format. The.AUD format uses ESPCM‘ compression to produce an audio file. Files are written directly to your hard disk as you record, enabling you to record very large files. Your only limitation is the amount of free space on your hard disk.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6.2.6 The MIDI Player The MIDI Player enables you to play MIDI files with the .MID or .RMI file extensions. These MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) files can be produced by sequencer programs and then played back using the MIDI Player. You can also mix MIDI files with other audio sources. Or you can compile MIDI files in a playlist and play them back in any order you choose. The MIDI Player Controls plays the MIDI file currently loaded.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6.2.7 The Compact Disk Player If you have a CD-ROM drive, you can play audio CDs. Check your hardware manual about setting up CD audio hardware and drivers. The Compact Disk Player uses intelligent CD playlist management: The Compact Disk Player maintains a record of each CD you play. It remembers the last playlist you used with each CD and loads that playlist automatically whenever you insert that CD.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6.2.8 The Audio Recorder The Audio Recorder enables you to record, compress, store, and play back voice, music, and other sound. It provides settings for sound attributes such as mono/stereo, compression level, and sampling rate. You can use it to embed sound objects in documents created in applications that support object linking and embedding (OLE).
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 6.2.9 Release Notes This information is provided for convenience only. Information here is subject to change without prior notice. View the installation CD for any updated information in Readme text files. The AudioRack also provides detailed online help (click the Help button on the “Command Center”) Disable Eject Button on the CD Player Under the Windows directory in the file “auddrive.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE DMI Utility 6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 6.3.1 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 6.3.3 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, set the 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.
