R MEZ-VM Socket 370 AGP Motherboard USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 7 How this manual is organized ............................................................. 7 Item Checklist ..................................................................................... 7 II. FEATURES ....................................................................................... 8 The ASUS MEZ-VM Motherboard ....................................................
CONTENTS Supervisor Password and User Password ................................... 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection ........................................................... 54 Save & Exit Setup ....................................................................... 55 Exit Without Saving .................................................................... 55 V. Software Setup ................................................................................. 57 VI. Software Reference .............................
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.
I. INTRODUCTION I. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist How this manual is organized This manual is divided into the following sections: I. II. III. IV. V. VI.
II. FEATURES The ASUS MEZ-VM Motherboard II. FEATURES Features The ASUS MEZ-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel’s Celeron processor designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in a Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA). • Intel AGPset: Features Intel’s 440ZX AGPset with I/O subsystems and front side bus (FSB) platform, which boosts the traditional 66MHz internal bus to 100MHz.
II. FEATURES Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards ASUS MEZ-VM User’s Manual II. FEATURES Smart Series Performance • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards.
II. FEATURES II. FEATURES Smart Series Power Management • System Resources Alert: Today’s operating systems such as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on managing their limited resources more efficiently.
II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEZ-VM Motherboard ATX Power Connector Socket 370 2 DIMM Intel 440ZX Sockets AGPset ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP2X/ Rage IIC AGP VGA Chipset II.
III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEZ-VM Motherboard Layout USB 0 1 T: Port 1 B:Port 2 BUS FREQ FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 ATXPWR T: Mouse B:Keyboard PS/2 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) Row 0 1 DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) 2 3 ATI Multimedia Connector (AMC) Intel 440ZX AGPset INT_EN III.
III. HARDWARE SETUP Jumpers 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) INT_EN VGAEN AUDIOEN FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4 BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 15 VGA Interrupt Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 15 VGA Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 15 Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 16 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 16 CPU:BUS Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots 1) 2) 3) 4) DIMM1, DIMM2 Socket 370 PCI1, PCI2 ISA1 p. 17 p. 19 p. 20 p.
III. HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set Jumpers on the Motherboard Install System Memory Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply Setup the BIOS Software WARNING! Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 1. Jumpers III. H/W SETUP Jumpers 1. VGA Interrupt Selection (INT_EN) / 2. VGA Setting (VGAEN) INT_EN allows you to set the VGA interrupt method. The default disables the chipset’s internal interrupt routing. Some TV tuners or MPEG cards may require the interrupt be assigned by the onboard chipset, in which case INT_EN must be enabled. VGAEN allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA. Disable the onboard VGA if you are using a VGA card on the expansion slot. 3.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 4. CPU Bus Frequency Selector (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and 440ZX AGPset. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the BUS Ratio equals the CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 5.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 2. 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. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. The Intel 440ZX AGPset does not support ECC function.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 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. 0 1 60 pins 88 pins III. H/W SETUP System Memory Lock 20 pins Lock MEZ-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must be 3.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 3. 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! Without a fan circulating air on the CPU, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both the CPU and the motherboard. III. H/W SETUP CPU To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 4. 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. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: III. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1. Read your expansion card documentation on any hardware and software settings that may be required to setup your specific card. 2. Set any necessary jumpers on your expansion card. 3.
III. HARDWARE SETUP III. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 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.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 5. External Connectors WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly separated from jumpers in “Motherboard Layout.” Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the connector. The four corners of the connectors are labeled on the motherboard. Pin 1 is the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and some floppy drives.
III. 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” in Chipset Features Setup of BIOS SETUP. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. III. H/W SETUP Connectors Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 5.
III. 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. III. 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.
III. 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 the documentation of your hard disk for the jumper settings.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 11. 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” in Chipset Features Setup to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 13. SB-Link™ Connector (6-1 pin SBLINK) If you have a Sound Blaster compatible PCI audio card, you must link it to this connector. Otherwise, you will have compatibility issues under DOS environment. 0 1 NOTE: Pin 3 is removed to ensure the correct orientation of the cable on it. PC/PCI Request Sideband Signal DGND PC/PCI Grant Sideband Signal 2 6 5 1 Serial IRQ DGND SBLINK III. H/W SETUP Connectors MEZ-VM SB-Link™ Header 14.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 15. Voice Modem In Connector (4-pin MODEM) The MODEM connector allows mono input and output for a voice modem microphone and speaker interface. 0 1 Input Ground Ground Output MODEM MEZ-VM Voice Modem In Connector III. H/W SETUP Connectors 16. Serial Port COM 2 Header (10-1 pin COM2) The optional serial port connector and bracket can be used to add an additional serial port for additional serial devices.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 17. ATI Multimedia Channel Connector (40-3 pin AMC) This connector is used for video accessories such as video capture cards or television tuners. 0 1 40 39 2 1 AMC MEZ-VM ATI Multimedia Channel Connector III. H/W SETUP Connectors 18. CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN) This connector supports 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.
III. HARDWARE SETUP For Items 19-26 0 1 Keyboard Lock Message LED SMI Switch Power Switch IDE LED GND GND GND System Speaker Reset Switch Power LED MEZ-VM System Panel Connectors III. H/W SETUP Connectors 19. ATX Power Switch/Soft Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) The system power can be controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pushing the button once will switch the system between ON and OFF. Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the system off.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 25. System Management Interrupt (SMI) Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or “Green” mode where system activity will be instantly decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector (see the figure below) connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do not have a switch for the connector, you may use the “Turbo Switch” since it does not have a function.
III. HARDWARE SETUP 27. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR) This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned. IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX power supply can supply at least 10mA on the 5-volt standby lead (+5VSB).
III. HARDWARE SETUP 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 into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. III. H/W SETUP Power Connections 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a.
IV. BIOS SETUP 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.
IV. 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:\XXXXXXX.
IV. BIOS SETUP Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS Upon First Use of the Computer System 1. Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the DOS prompt without creating “AUTOEXEC.BAT” and “CONFIG.SYS” files. 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.
IV. BIOS SETUP 6. BIOS Setup The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5-Volt and 12Volt. Either of these memory chips can be updated when BIOS upgrades are released. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to download the new BIOS file into the ROM chip as described in detail in this section. All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for specifying the system configuration and settings.
IV. BIOS SETUP Load Defaults The “Load BIOS Defaults” option loads the minimum settings for troubleshooting. “Load Setup Defaults”, on the other hand, is for loading optimized defaults for regular use. Choosing defaults at this level, will modify all applicable settings. A section at the bottom of the above screen displays the control keys for this screen. Take note of these keys and their respective uses.
IV. BIOS SETUP Time To set the time, highlight the “Time” field and then press either / or <+>/<–> to set the current time. 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). NOTE: You can bypass the date and time prompts by creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT file. For information on how to create this file, please refer to the MS-DOS manual.
IV. BIOS SETUP Auto detection of hard disks on bootup For each field: Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master, and Secondary Slave, you can select Auto under the TYPE and MODE fields. This will enable auto detection of your IDE hard disk during bootup. This will allow you to change your hard disks (with the power off) and then power on without having to reconfigure your hard disk type.
IV. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features Setup The “BIOS Features Setup” option consists of configuration entries that allow you to improve your system performance, or let you set up some system features according to your preference. Some entries are required by the motherboard’s design to remain in their default settings. IV. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features A section at the lower right of the screen displays the control keys you can use. Take note of these keys and their respective uses.
IV. BIOS SETUP 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 check capability in the CPU level 2 cache. BIOS Update (Enabled) This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data.
IV. BIOS SETUP PS/2 Mouse Function Control (Auto) The default of Auto allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on bootup. If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. IRQ12 will be reserved for expansion cards if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. Enabled will always reserve IRQ12, whether on bootup a PS/2 mouse is detected or not.
IV. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features Setup The “Chipset Features Setup” option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of Chipset Features Setup IV. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features SDRAM Configuration (By SPD) This sets the optimal timings of settings for items 2–5, depending on the memory modules that you are using.
IV. BIOS SETUP IV. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features 16-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 BUSCLK) / 8-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 BUSCLK) Timing for 16-bit and 8-bit ISA cards, respectively. Leave on default setting. Graphics Aperture Size (64MB) Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in a Graphics Aperture. Leave on default setting. Video Memory Cache Mode (UC) USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor.
IV. BIOS SETUP Parallel Port Mode (ECP+EPP) This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The setting Normal, allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; EPP allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed; ECP allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the maximum unidirectional data transfer rate; ECP+EPP allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode.
IV. BIOS SETUP Power Management Setup The “Power Management Setup” option allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of Power Management Setup IV. BIOS SETUP Power Management Power Management (User Define) This field acts as the master control for the power management modes.
IV. BIOS SETUP Video Off Method (DPMS OFF) This field defines the video off features. The following options are available: DPMS OFF, DPMS Reduce ON, Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS Standby, and DPMS Suspend. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) features allow 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.
IV. BIOS SETUP PWR Up On Modem Act (Enabled) This allows either settings of Enabled or Disabled for powering up the computer (turns the ATX power supply on) when the modem receives a call while the computer is Soft-off. NOTE: The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running, thus connection cannot be made on the first try.
IV. BIOS SETUP PNP and PCI Setup The “PNP and PCI Setup” option configures the PCI bus slots. All PCI bus slots on the system use INTA#, thus all installed PCI cards must be set to this value. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of PNP and PCI Setup PNP OS Installed (No) This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS.
IV. BIOS SETUP 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. Available options include: No/ICU and Yes. The first option, 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.
IV. BIOS SETUP Load BIOS Defaults The “Load BIOS Defaults” option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the BIOS ROM. These default settings are non-optimal and disable all high performance features. To load these default settings, highlight “Load BIOS Defaults” on the main screen and then press . The system displays a confirmation message on the screen. Press and then to confirm. Press and then to abort.
IV. BIOS SETUP Supervisor Password and User Password These two options set the system passwords. “Supervisor Password” sets a password that will be used to protect the system and the Setup utility; “User Password” sets a password that will be used exclusively on the system. By default, the system comes without any passwords. To specify a password, highlight the type you want and then press . A password prompt appears on the screen.
IV. BIOS SETUP IDE HDD Auto Detection The “IDE HDD Auto Detection” option detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive, and automatically enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen. IV. BIOS Hard Disk Detect Up to four IDE drives can be detected, with parameters for each listed inside the box. To accept the optimal entries, press or else select from the numbers displayed under the OPTIONS field (2, 1, 3 in this case); to skip to the next drive, press .
IV. 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. If the auto-detected parameters do not match the ones that should be used for your disk, do not accept them.
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V. SOFTWARE SETUP V. SOFTWARE SETUP ................................................... 57 Operating Systems ............................................................................ 59 Windows 98 First Time Installation ............................................ 59 MEZ-VM Support CD ...................................................................... 60 Support CD Autorun Menu ......................................................... 60 Installing the Video Driver and Utility .......................
V. SOFTWARE SETUP Operating Systems You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware in order 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. 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.
V. SOFTWARE SETUP MEZ-VM Support CD Insert the support CD or double-click your CD drive icon in “My Computer” to bring up the autorun menu or run Setup.exe in the root directory of the Support CD. NOTE: The Support CD contents are constantly updated without notice. Support CD Autorun Menu • V. S/W SETUP Windows 98 Adobe Acrobat Reader: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view the LDCM manual in the LDCM directory.
V. SOFTWARE SETUP Installing the Video Driver and Utility 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 autorun screen. Install Video Driver and Utility installs the video driver necessary for your card to have higher performance, resolutions, and special features.
V. SOFTWARE SETUP Installing the Audio 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 autorun screen. 1. Click here. 2. Click here. 4. Click here. 3. Click here. 5. Click here. 6. Click and then click here. V. S/W SETUP Windows 98 7. Click here. 62 8. Click here and then click Finish to restart.
V. SOFTWARE SETUP Installing PCCillin 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 autorun screen. 1. Click here. 2. Click here. 3. Enter your name and company and then click here. 4. Click here. 6. Insert a floppy disk and then click here. V. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5. Click Express Install and then click here. 7. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click here.
V. SOFTWARE SETUP Installing 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 autorun screen. 1. Click here. 2. Click here. 4. Click here. 3. Click here. V. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5. Click here.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ASUS MEZ-VM User’s Manual VI. S/W REFERENCE Contents Creative Multimedia Decks .............................................................. 66 Common operations ............................................................... 66 Creative CD Player ..................................................................... 67 Using the CD Playlist ............................................................ 67 Creative MIDI Player .........................................................
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE Creative Multimedia Decks Creative Multimedia Decks Creative Multimedia Decks is a collection of players that allows you to independently or concurrently control multimedia devices such as your CD-ROM drive and MIDI device. It consists of Creative Remote and other players such as Creative CD, Creative Wave, and Creative MIDI.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE Creative CD Player Creative CD Player Creative CD operates like a home CD player, letting you play audio CDs from CDROM drives on your PC.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE Creative MIDI Player Creative MIDI Player Creative MIDI is the player in the Multimedia Decks suite of players that lets you play MIDI files.
VI. S/W REFERENCE Creative Remote VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Creative Remote Creative Remote is the main component of the Creative Multimedia Decks group of players. Like a home remote control, it lets you control different Creative Multimedia Decks players from a single control interface. If you require more control over a player, you can also invoke the player from Creative Remote.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE Creative Wave Player Creative Wave Player Creative Wave is the player in the Creative Multimedia Decks suite of players that lets you play wave files.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE Audio Mixer SB AudioPCI 64V Mixer A mixer has been included for Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V. This mixer accommodates some features found on the AudioPCI card. These features are unavailable through the Windows 95/98 mixer. Real-Time Effects AudioPCI supports real-time effects. In addition to the effects described below, more effects may be available in the future. This effect provides a surround-sound effect.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE Creative WaveStudio Creative WaveStudio WaveStudio is a Windows-based application that allows you to perform the following sound editing functions easily: • • • • 72 Play, edit, and record 8-bit (tape quality) and 16-bit (CD quality) wave data. Enhance your wave data or create unique sounds with various special effects and editing operations such as rap, reverse, echo, mute, pan, cut, copy, and paste. Open and edit several wave files at the same time.
VI. S/W REFERENCE ATI Player VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ATI Player ATI Player and control panel (Windows 95/98) If VIDEO drivers are installed, for playing video clips, the ATI Player icon will appear in the DeskTop. Double click on this icon to bring up the Video Screen as shown here: (Detailed button definitions are shown when holding the cursor over the individual buttons for a few seconds.) The Task Control Panel The Task control panel indicates what mode the player is in and what it’s doing.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE ATI Player Playing Audio CDs (Only in window 95) PAL/NTSC Click the Audio CD button in the Task control panel to switch to Audio CD mode Random Loop Play Stop Pause Intro Play Position Slider Eject Setup Track Skip Skip Track Time Down Back Forward Up Mode Time Display Volume Control Volume Mute The Audio CD player has its own control panel for controlling the audio CD playback. You can use the Audio CD panel to play standard audio CDs.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE ATI Player Playing Media Files Click the MPEG Playback button in the Task control panel to switch to playback mode. PAL/NTSC The Control panel changes to the Playback panel. To view/hide the Playback panel in Full Screen mode, press F2.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE DMI Utility Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 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.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. S/W REFERENCE DIM Utility 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. Press enter at the menu item to enter the right hand screen for editing.
VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE VI. 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.
APPENDIX APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 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.
APPENDIX Features 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 to PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specifications Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces Complies to 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.
