Asus MEW-AML User Manual

R MEW -AML Socket 370 Intel ® 810 microA TX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL
2 ASUS MEW -AML User’ s Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro- duced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P AR- TICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDEN- T AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSI- NESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair , modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trade- marks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. • QuickStart and JumperFree are trademarks of ASUST eK Computer Inc. • Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. • Symbios is a registered trademark of Symbios Logic Corporation. • W indows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The product name and revision number are both printed on the product itself. Manual revi- sions are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number . Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number . For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www .asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the following page. SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FUR- NISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COM- MITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUD- ING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Copyright © 1999 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS MEW -AML Manual Revision: 1.02 E446 Release Date: September 1999
ASUS MEW -AML User’ s Manual 3 ASUS CONT ACT INFORMA TION ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 T elephone: 886-2-2894-3447 Fax: 886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Other (tel): English: 886-2-2890-7121 Notebook (tel): English: 886-2-2890-7122 Server (tel): English: 886-2-2890-7123 Fax: 886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw WWW : www .asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry A venue, Mowry Business Center , Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: 1-510-608-4555 Email: info-usa@asus.com.tw T echnical Support Fax: 1-510-608-4555 BBS: 1-510-739-3774 Email: tsd@asus.com WWW : www .asus.com FTP: ftp.asus.com/Pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkortstr . 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Fax: 49-2102-4420-66 Email: sales@asuscom.de T echnical Support Hotline: MB/Other: 49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: 49-2102-9599-10 Fax: 49-2102-9599-1 1 Online Support: www .asuscom.de/de/support WWW : www .asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM
4 ASUS MEW -AML User’ s Manual CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Or ganized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7 2. FEA TURES ........................................................................................ 8 2.1 The ASUS MEW -AML Motherboard ......................................... 8 2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8 2.1.3 Performance ....................................................................... 9 2.2 ASUS MEW -AML Part Definitions ......................................... 10 2.3 ASUS MEW -AML Part Locations ........................................... 1 1 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ..................................................................... 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 12 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 13 3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 13 3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 14 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes ...................................................... 15 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 15 3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 16 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 17 3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 18 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 18 3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 19 3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 27 4. BIOS SETUP .................................................................................... 28 4.1 Managing and Updating Y our BIOS ......................................... 28 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ......................... 28 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 29 4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 31 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 32 4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 32 4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 34 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................ 35 4.3.2 Keyboard Features ........................................................... 38 4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 40 4.4.1 I/O Device Configuration ................................................ 42 4.5 Security Menu ........................................................................... 43 4.6 Power Menu .............................................................................. 45 4.6.1 General Power Settings .................................................... 45 4.6.2 Power-Up Events ............................................................. 45 4.7 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 46 4.7.1 Boot Sequence ................................................................. 46 4.8 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 47
ASUS MEW -AML User’ s Manual 5 CONTENTS 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP ........................................................................ 49 5.1 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD .................................... 49 5.2 Operating Systems .................................................................... 52 5.3 Starting W indows For the First T ime ........................................ 52 5.4 ASUS LiveUpdate .................................................................... 55 5.5 Driver ........................................................................................ 56 5.6 Other ......................................................................................... 58 5.7 Uninstalling Programs .............................................................. 66 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE ............................................................ 67 6.1 Display Properties ..................................................................... 67 6.2 ASUS LiveUpdate .................................................................... 71 6.3 Using Y amaha XGstudio Player ............................................... 72 6.4 Using Y amaha XGstudio Mixer ................................................ 73 6.5 Hardware Information ............................................................... 75 7. APPENDIX ........................................................................................ 77 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card ................................................... 77
6 ASUS MEW -AML User’ s Manual 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter - ference by one or more of the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. W ARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly ap- proved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana- dian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 7 1. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1) INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2) FEA TURES Product information and specifications 3 ) HARDW ARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4) BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTW ARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTW ARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer . (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Serial COM2 connector with bracket (1) 40-pin ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives ( NOTE: The 80-conductor cable has a 40-pin connector .) (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25 ” and (2) 3.5 ” floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User ’ s Manual ASUS PCI-L101 W ake-On-LAN 10/100 fast ethernet card (optional)
8 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 2. FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEA TURES 2.1 The ASUS MEW-AML Motherboard The MEW -AML motherboard from ASUS is designed for the new PC user who wants simple features in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! Supports Intel ’ s Celeron proces- sor designed for Socket 370 and packaged in P lastic P in G rid A rray (PPGA). • Latest Intel 810 Chipset! The 810 (GMCH0) supports 66/100MHz FSB and UltraDMA/66. • Integrated Graphics! Controller supports 3D hyper pipelined architecture, par- allel data processing and compression, precise pixel interpolation, full 2D hard- ware acceleration, and motion video acceleration. • ASUS Graphics Driver! Y ou can gain about 12% performance over that of the standard graphics driver (2D highend graphics W inMark) using ASUS ’ custom graphics driver . ASUS custom graphics driver also provides more features and provides selection of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • V ersatile Memory Support! DRAM controller supports asymmetrical address- ing and two DIMM sockets support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 512MB. (supports a maximum of 4 sides) • Latest Low Pin Count Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UAR T compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Integrated IDE! Controller supports UltraDMA/66 up to 66MB/s, UltraDMA/ 33 up to 33MB/s, and PIO Mode 4 up to 17MB/s. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) V2.3! Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility . (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • Peripheral W ake-Up! Supports W ake-On-LAN, W ake-On-Ring, Keyboard W ake-Up, and BIOS W ake-Up. • Firmware Hub! Provides security and other latest power computing features. • Smart BIOS! 4Mb firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides boot block write protection and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and se- cured Internet transactions. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot V irus Protection! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for W indows 98 compatibility , built-in firm- ware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually au- tomatic setup.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 9 2. FEA TURES • Highest Audio Quality! AC’ 97 DAC/ADC (software audio) built into the au- dio CODEC reduces noise to improve audio quality and performance for a SNR (signal to noise ratio) of 90dB. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. If more quality is required, an optional onboard Crystal PCI audio improves audio quality beyond software audio. 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance! Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as T ape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/R W , and LS-120 drives. • Dual Speeds! CPU frequency can operate at either 66MHz or 100MHz while system memory operates at either 100MHz or 66MHz. (100MHz CPU with 66MHz SDRAM setting not supported) This asynchronous design can optimize the VGA performance under shared memory configuration. Of course 100MHz/100MHz synchronous host/DRAM clock is recommended for maximum performance. • Double or Quadruple the IDE T ransfer Speed! IDE transfers using UltraDMA/ 33 Bus Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s and up to 66MB/s using UltraDMA/66 technology . The best of all is that these new technology is com- patible with existing A T A-2 IDE specifications so there is no need to upgrade current IDE devices or cables. • Concurrent PCI! Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- ter buses to memory to CPU. • SDRAM Optimized Performance! ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory , Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 800MB/s max using PC100 SDRAM. • ACPI Ready! ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also imple- mented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality . W ith these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. T o fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as W indows 98 must be used. • Extr eme Graphics! The integrated motion compensation allows for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. Fast 3D graphics engine allows for an ex- citing gameplay experience. Intelligence 2. FEA TURES
10 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual Socket 370 for Intel Celer on 370 processors DIMM Sockets A TX Power Connector for connection to an A TX power supply Four Mbit Firmwar e Hub (programmable BIOS) Floppy Disk Drive Connector Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors Low Pin Count Multi-I/O Chipset W ake-On-LAN Connector Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) Intel 810 (GMCH0) Integrated Graphics Chipset Serial COM2 Header Four PCI Slots Crystal Audio Chipset (optional) AC ’ 97 V2.1 Audio CODEC Joystick, MIDI, Line Out, Line In, Microphone In Connectors (optional) VGA Monitor Output Connector Parallel Connector Serial COM1 Connector USB Connectors PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 2. FEA TURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2.2 ASUS MEW -AML Part Definitions The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. Part Definitions 2. FEA TURES
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 11 2.3 ASUS MEW -AML Part Locations 2. FEA TURES 2. FEA TURES Part Locations 3 1 19 18 17 11 12 5 13 2 8 6 14 20 15 4 7 9 16 10
12 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. H/W SETUP (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 3.1 Motherboard Layout SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE P ANEL Super I/O COM2 WOL_CON FLOPPY Socket 370 01 DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) Row 2 3 0 1 COM1 P ARALLEL PORT VGA PS2KBMS T : Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_F AN Intel 810 Graphics & Memory Controller Hub PRINTER Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) USB T : Port 1 B: Port 2 MEW-AML PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power FS4 A TX Power Connector (A TXPWR) PCI Slot 4 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) 32-bit PCI Audio Chipset Audio Codec GAME_AUDIO Mic In Line Out Line In CD_IN FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 External Frequency Selection RTCLR
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 13 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4 p.14 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Setting Expansion Slots 1 ) DIMM1, DIMM2 p.15 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support 2) Socket 370 p.17 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket 3 ) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4 p.18 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Connectors 1) PS2KBMS p.19 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female) 2) PS2KBMS p.19 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) 3) USB p.20 Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 & 2 (T wo 4-pin female) 4) PRINTER p.20 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) 5) COM1 p.20 Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin male) 6) VGA p.21 Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15-pin female) 7) GAME_AUDIO p.21 Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional) 8) GAME_AUDIO p.21 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8 ” female) (optional) 9 ) PRIMAR Y/SECONDAR Y IDE p.22 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (T wo 40-1pins) 10) FLOPPY p.22 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pins) 1 1) WOL_CON p.23 W ake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 12) COM2 p.23 Serial Port COM2 Header (10-1 pins) 13) CPU_F AN, CHA_F AN p.24 CPU & Chassis Fan Connectors (T wo 3 pins) 14) LED (P ANEL) p.25 System Message LED (2 pins) 15) KEYLOCK (P ANEL) p.25 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 16) EXSMI (P ANEL) p.25 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) 17) SPEAKER (P ANEL) p.25 System W arning Speaker Connector (4 pins) 18) PWRSW (P ANEL) p.25 A TX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 19) HDLED (P ANEL) p.25 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 20) PLED (P ANEL) p.25 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) 21) RESET (P ANEL) p.25 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 22) CD_IN p.26 Internal Audio Connector (4-pins) (optional) 23) A TXPWR p.26 A TX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) Layout Contents 3. H/W SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer , you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Pr ocessing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel W ires, and Power Supply
14 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP System Memory 3. H/W SETUP 1) CPU External Frequency Setting (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4) Current PCI bus is limited to 33MHz, Socket 370 Celeron processors limited to 66MHz, and SDRAM limited to the DIMM type 66/100/133MHz. (66MHz SDRAM is not supported on this motherboard.) Other settings are for experi- enced users only . W ARNING! CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for cur- rent Celeron processors and are not guaranteed to be stable. Premature wearing of the processor may result when overclocking. Be sure that the DIMM you use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible. NOTE: For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS ’ web site (see ASUS CONT ACT INFORMA TION) Recommended CPU Setting MEW-AML CPU External Frequency Selection 1 MEW-AML 105MHz 105MHz 35MHz CPU SDRAM PCI 3 2 1 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 1 14.99MHz 1 14.99MHz 38.33MHz FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 100.23MHz 100.23MHz 33.41MHz FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 95.00MHz 95.00MHz 31.67MHz CPU SDRAM PCI 3 2 1 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 90MHz 90MHz 30MHz FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 75.0MHz 1 12.5MHz 37.5MHz FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 70MHz 105MHz 35MHz CPU SDRAM PCI 3 2 1 FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 66.0MHz 100.0MHz 33.4MHz FS4 FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 3.4 Motherboard Settings W ARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o protect them against damage from static electric- ity , you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer . 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or con- nectors, or other components. 4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 15 3. HARDW ARE SETUP System Memory 3. H/W SETUP NOTE: At the time this User ’ s Manual was written, 256MB DIMMs are only avail- able as Double-Sided registered memory (128Mbit cells). Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics ’ performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard operates at 100MHz, therefore PC100-compliant modules must be used because of the strict timing issues involved under this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability . • SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 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 3.3V olt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Ac- cess Memory (SDRAM). This chipset does not support ECC. However , ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not be available. Install memory in any combination as follows: Location 168-pin DIMM SDRAM T otal Memory DIMM1 Single-Sided/Double-Sided x1 (Rows 0&1) 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB DIMM2 Single-Sided/Double-Sided x1 (Rows 2&3) 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB T otal System Memory (Max 51 2MB) =
16 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP CPU 3. H/W SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DIMMs are longer and have dif ferent pin contact on each side and therefore have a higher pin density . SIMMs have the same pin contact on both sides. MEW-AML 168-Pin DIMM Sockets Lock FRONT 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins 1 MEW-AML The DIMMs must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. T o determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position V oltage Key Position Unbuffered RFU Buffered Reserved 3.3V 5.0V The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center , or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. Y ou must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 17 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Expansion Cards 3. H/W SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that came with the mother - board 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. W ARNING! Be sure that there is suf ficient air circulation across the processor ’ s heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. W ithout suf ficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Y ou may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary . T o install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover . Locate the ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards to a 90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown. The notched corner should point towards the end of the lever . Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. The picture is for reference only; you should have a CPU fan that covers the face of the CPU. W ith the added weight of the CPU fan, no force is required to insert the CPU. Once completely inserted, close the socket ’ s lever while holding down the CPU. NOTE: Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for your Socket 370 pro- cessor or else boot-up may not be possible. CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clamp- style processor fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard. Socket 370 CPU (T op) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Notch MEW-AML Socket 370 1 MEW-AML
18 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual Expansion Cards 3. H/W SETUP 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards W ARNING! 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 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hard- ware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches. 2. Remove your computer system ’ s cover and the bracket plate with screw on the slot you intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use. 3. Carefully align the card ’ s connectors and press firmly . 4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above. 5. Replace the computer system ’ s cover . 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary . 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 19 3.8 External Connectors W ARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORT ANT : 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 connec- tor on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives. Check the connectors before installation because there may be exceptions. Look on IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the second drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector . 1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (Gr een 6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If one is not detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This connector will not allow standard A T size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. Y ou may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard A T keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP
20 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 3) Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 & 2 (T wo black 4-pin USB) T wo USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 USB 1 4) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) The parallel connector is used for a single parallel device such as a printer or a portable drive. See Parallel Port in 4.4.1 I/O Device Configuration for set- tings. NOTE : Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 5) Serial Port COM1 Connector (T eal/T urquoise 9-pin COM1) One serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening. See Serial Port A or B in 4.4.1 I/O Device Configura- tion for settings. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 21 6) Monitor Output Connector (Blue 15-pin VGA) This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) 7) Joystick/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional) Y ou may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing professional audio. Joystick/Midi (15-pin Female) NOTE: The onboard game port is to be used only if you are not using any PCI or ISA audio card with a game port. 8) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8 ” GAME_AUDIO) (optional) Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speak- ers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be re- corded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink) allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice. Mic Line In Line Out 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP
22 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 9) Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (T wo 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. (Pin 20 is r emoved to pr event inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 20 plugged). TIP: Y ou may configure two hard disks to be both Masters with two ribbon cables – one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary IDE connector and select the boot disk through Boot Sequence in 4.7 Boot Menu . IMPOR T ANT : UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must use an 80-wire IDE cable or else devices will automatically be limited to UltraDMA/33 mode. MEW-AML IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector PIN 1 1 MEW-AML 10) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connect- ing the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is r emoved to pr event inserting in the wrong orienta- tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 MEW-AML Floppy Disk Drive Connector PIN 1 1 MEW-AML 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 23 1 1) W ake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) This connector connects to a LAN card with a W ake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card. IMPOR T ANT : This feature requires that your system has an A TX power sup- ply with at least 720mA 5V standby power . 1 MEW-AML MEW-AML Wake-On-LAN Connector IMPORT ANT : Requires an A TX power supply with at least 720mA 5 volt standby power 5 V olt Standby PME Ground 12) Serial Port COM 2 Header (10-1 pin COM2) The optional serial port bracket can be used to add an additional serial port for additional serial devices. to COM2 Header MEW-AML Serial COM2 Bracket Pin 1 1 MEW-AML 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP
24 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 13) CPU & Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN/CHA_F AN) This connector supports a cooling fan of 350mA (4.2 W atts) or less. Orientate the fan 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. Connect the fan ’ s plug to the board taking into consid- eration the polarity of the connector . NOTE: The “ Rotation ” signal cannot be monitored on this motherboard. W ARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. MEW-AML 12-V olt Cooling Fan Power GND Rotation 12V CPU Fan Power 1 MEW-AML GND 12V Chassis Fan Power The following P ANEL illustration is used for items 14-21 MEW-AML System Panel Connectors * Requires an A TX power supply . IDELED- Keylock 5V Speaker Speaker Connector Power LED Ground Reset SW HDLED Message LED ExtSMI# Reset Ground Ground Keyboard Lock A TX Power Switch* PWRBTN Ground IDELED PWRLED PWRLED- PWRLED- MSGLED MSGLED- Ground External SMI Lead 1 MEW-AML 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 25 14) Message LED Lead (2-pin LED) This indicates whether the system is in normal mode or standby (suspend) mode. The LED will be dark in normal mode and will flash in standby (suspend) mode. 15) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow key- board locking. 16) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin EXSMI) 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 con- nects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do not have a switch for the connector , you may use the “T urbo Switch. ” SMI is activated when it detects a short to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will not cause any prob- lems. This may require one or two presses depending on the position of the switch. The keyboard can always allow wake-up but not the SMI lead. 17) System W arning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker . Y ou may leave this disconnected if you connect the chassis speaker to the INT_SPKA. All three sources (LINE_OUT , INT_SPKA, SPEAKER) will allow you to here system beeps and warnings. Only LINE_OUT will allow you to hear system beeps be- fore the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 18) A TX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW) The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF . Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the system off. The system power LED shows the status of the system ’ s power . 19) IDE Activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This connector supplies power to the cabinet ’ s IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. 20) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered ON and flashes when it is in standby (suspend) mode. 21) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn of f your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system ’ s power supply . 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP
26 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 22) Internal Audio Connector (4-pin CD_IN) (optional) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. MEW-AML Internal Audio Connector Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground CD_IN 1 MEW-AML 23) A TX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block A TXPWR) This connector connects to an A TX power supply . The plug from the power sup- ply will only insert in one orientation because of the dif ferent hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned. IMPOR T ANT : Make sure that your A TX power supply can supply at least 10mA on the 5-volt standby lead ( 5VSB). Y ou may experience difficulty in power - ing ON your system if your power supply cannot support the load. For W ake- On-LAN support, your A TX power supply must supply at least 720mA 5VSB. MEW-AML A TX Power Connector 3.3 V olts -12.0 V olts Ground Power Supply On Ground Ground Ground -5.0 V olts 5.0 V olts 5.0 V olts Power Good 12.0 V olts 3.3 V olts 3.3 V olts Ground 5.0 V olts Ground 5.0 V olts Ground 5V Standby 1 MEW-AML 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 27 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are of f (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 sur ge protector . 5. Y ou may then turn on your devices in the following order: a. Y our monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. Y our system power For A TX power supplies, you need to switch ON the power supply if a switch is provided as well as press the A TX power switch on the front of the case. 6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For A TX power supplies, the system LED will light when the A TX power switch is pressed. The LED on the monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the system ’ s if it complies with “ green ” standards or if it has a power standby feature. The system will then run power-on tests. While the tests are running, additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power , the sys- tem may have failed a power -on test. Check your jumper settings and connec- tions again or call your retailer for assistance. 7. During power -on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the in- structions in 4. BIOS SETUP . * Powering Off your computer: Y ou must first exit or shut down your operat- ing system before switching of f the power switch. For A TX power supplies, you can press the A TX power switch after exiting or shutting down your oper - ating system. If you use W indows 95/98, click the Start button, click Shut Down , and then click Shut down the computer? . The power supply should turn of f after W indows shuts down. NOTE: The message “ Y ou can now safely turn off your computer ” will not appear when shutting down with A TX power supplies. Power Connections 3. H/W SETUP
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 28 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Y our BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory W riter utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later . AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory W riter utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. T o determine the BIOS version of your mother- board, 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. 1. T ype FORMA T A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system floppy disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BA T & CONFIG.SYS to the disk. 2. T ype COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD- ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS prompt in W indows and will not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy . 3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify “Floppy ” as the first item in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH. IMPORT ANT! If “unknown ” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and there- fore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory W riter utility . Updating BIOS
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 29 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS T o File screen appears. 6. T ype a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press <Enter>. 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONT ACT INFORMA TION on page 3 for details) and save to the disk you created earlier . 2. Boot from the disk you created earlier . 3. At the “ A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>. 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. T ype the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX- XX.XXX , and then press <Enter>. NOTE: T o cancel this operation, press <Enter>. Updating BIOS
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 30 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the up- date. 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when neces- sary . This will minimize the chance of a failed updating. When the pro- gramming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. W ARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this might prevent your system from booting up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, up- date the original BIOS file you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory W riter utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 31 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable BIOS that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Y our BIOS . 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 . For example, you may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power management settings. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the BIOS. The BIOS on the motherboard stores the Setup utility . When you start up the com- puter , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. This ap- pears during the Power -On Self T est (POST). Press <Delete> to call up the Setup utility . If you are a little bit late in pressing the mentioned key , POST will continue with its test routines, thus preventing you from calling up Setup. If you still need to call Setup, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> <Alt> <Delete>, or by press- ing the Reset button on the system chassis. Y ou can also restart by turning the system off and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail. The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key after the computer has run through its POST. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not re- flect your BIOS screens exactly . Program Information
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 32 4. BIOS SETUP 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. ADV ANCED 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 lo- cate and load the Operating System. EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program. T o access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.2 Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar . The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1> or <Alt H> Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub- menu ← or → ( keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right ↑ or ↓ ( keypad arrow) Moves the highlight up or down between fields - (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field <Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field <Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field <End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field <F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults <F10> Saves changes and exits Setup Menu Introduction
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 33 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also pro- vides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by sim- ply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> <H> combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program See 4.8 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. Scroll Bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window , it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window . Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help docu- ment. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page. T o exit the help window , press <Enter> or <Esc>. Sub-Menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown in the left view) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu con- tains additional options for a field parameter . T o call up a sub- menu, simply move the highlight to the field and press <En- ter>. The sub-menu will then immediately appear . Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu just as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. T ake some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub- menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5>. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for that field. Menu Introduction
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 34 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. V alid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59) . Use the <T ab> or <Shift> <T ab> keys to move between the hour , minute, and second fields. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day , year . V alid values for month, day , and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Y ear: ( 100 year range ). Use the <T ab> or <Shift> <T ab> keys to move between the month, day , and year fields. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None] Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: Main Menu
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 35 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive may be too old or too new . Y ou can try updating your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually . NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must be partitioned (such as with FDISK) and then formatted before data can be read from and write on. Primary IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK). Other options for the T ype field are: [None] - to disable IDE devices 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the in- stalled hard disk. T o allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automati- cally , select [Auto]. Master/Slave Drives
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 36 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP IMPORT ANT : If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. Y ou 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 dif fer 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, you should enter the correct ones manually by setting [User T ype HDD]. Master/Slave Drives [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your drive. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this information. If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [ None] . T ranslation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing is enabled, 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that Logical Block Access may decrease the access speed of the hard disk. However , LBA Mode is necessary for drives with greater than 504MB in storage capacity . Configuration options: [LBA] [LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition T able] [Manual] Cylinders This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive docu- mentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to [User T ype HDD] and the T ranslation Method field must be set to [Manual].
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 37 4. BIOS SETUP 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: T o make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to [User T ype HDD] and the T ranslation 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. NOTE: T o make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to [User T ype HDD] and the T ranslation Method field must be set to [Manual]. CHS Capacity This field shows the drive ’ s maximum CHS capacity calculated automati- cally by the BIOS from the drive information you entered. Maximum LBA Capacity This field shows the drive ’ s maximum LBA capacity calculated automati- cally by the BIOS from the drive information you entered. Multi-Sector T ransfers [Maximum] This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the high- est number supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manu- ally . Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. Refer to the documentation that came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set it manu- ally . NOTE: T o make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to [User T ype HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sec- tors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] SMAR T Monitoring [Disabled] This allows the enabling or disabling of the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) system which utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology . This feature is normally disabled because system resources used in this feature may decrease system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [4] This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capa- bility . NOTE: T o make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to [User T ype HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled]
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 38 4. BIOS SETUP 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. When the Main menu ap- pears, you will notice that the drive size appears in the field for the hard disk drive that you just configured. Keyboard Features 4.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field controls the state of the NumLock key when the system boots. When switched on, the numeric keypad generates numbers instead of con- trolling cursor operations. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 39 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Keyboard Features Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [30/Sec] This field controls the speed at which the system registers repeated key- strokes. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/2 Sec] This field sets the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] CPU Type, CPU Speed, Cache RAM, Installed Memory These fields display the CPU and memory information detected by the sys- tem during bootup. Y ou do not need to make changes to these fields. These are display only fields.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 40 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to con- figure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Y es] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. When a non-PnP OS is installed or you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select the default set- ting of [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector . W ith this new solution, your computer is protected against boot vi- rus threats earlier in the boot cycle, that is, before they have a chance to load into your system. The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your sys- tem. Because of conflicts with new operating systems, for example, during installation of new software, you may have to set this to [Disabled] to pre- vent write errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field speeds up the Power-On Self T est (POST) routine by skipping retesting a second, and third time. A complete test of the system memory can be done on the first test. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Menu
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 41 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu Halt On [All Errors] This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Reset Configuration Data [No] The Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) contains information about non-PnP devices and holds the complete record of how the system was configured the last time it was booted. Set this field to [Y es] only when you want to clear the ESCD. Configuration options: [N o] [ Y es ] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] Y ou can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel, both, or disable both channels (for systems with only SCSI drives). Con- figuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled]
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 42 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.1 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this field protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from the floppy disk drive but not writes. The setup default [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options: [R/W] [Read Only] Serial Port A [3F8H/IRQ4], Serial Port B [2F8H/IRQ3] These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors. Serial Port A and Serial Port B must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ3] [Disabled] Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector . If you disable this field, Parallel Port Mode configuration will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode [EPP1.9 SPP] This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Configu- ration options: [SPP] [EPP1.9 SPP] [ECP] [ECP EPP1.9] [Mono-direc- tional] [EPP1.7 SPP] [ECP EPP1.7] I/O Device Config.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 43 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Security Menu Security Menu Supervisor Password / 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. T o specify a password, highlight the type you want and then press <Enter>. A password prompt appears on the screen. T ak e note that the password is case sensitive, and can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters long. T ype in your password and then press <Enter>. The system confirms your password by asking you to type it again. Password on boot [Disabled] T o implement password protection during bootup, set your password in the Supervisor Password / User Password fields and select [Enabled] for this field. The passwords will not take ef fect if you disable this field.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 44 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Security Menu Forgot the password? If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery . T o erase the R TC RAM: (1) Unplug your computer , (2) Short the solder points, (3) T urn ON your computer , (4) Hold down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. MEW-AML Clear RTC RAM 1 MEW-AML Short solder points to Clear CMOS RTCLR
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 45 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu 4.6 Power Menu 4.6.1 General Power Settings Auto Suspend Timeout [20 Min] This field sets the time period of inactivity before the system goes into sus- pend mode. Configuration options: [Of f] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min]...[1 Hour] HDD Power Down [15 Min] This field shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in this user -configurable field. This feature does not af fect SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] ...[15 Min] State after a Power Failure [Auto] This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the power has been interrupted. [Off] leaves your system off and [On] reboots your system. [Auto] returns your computer back to the state it was in before the power failure. Configuration options: [Of f] [Auto] [On] 4.6.2 Power-Up Events On External Activity Serial Port [Off] This feature allows your computer to be powered up from Soft-of f mode when the device connecting to the serial port (such as an external modem) reveives a call. Configuration options: [Of f] [On] PCI Bus [Off] This feature allows your computer to be powered up from Soft-of f mode when a PCI device (such as a modem or network card) receives a call. Con- figuration options: [Of f] [On]
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 46 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu 4.7.1 Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the < > or <Space> 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. Configura- tion options: [Removable Devices] [A T API CD-ROM] [IDE Hard Drive] [Other Boot Device] Removable Device [Legacy Floppy] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy] [LS120] [ZIP-100] [A T API MO] ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to select which A T API CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your con- nected A T API CD-ROM drives. IDE Hard Drive This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives. Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Net- work)] 4.7 Boot Menu
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 47 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu 4.8 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: NOTE: Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. Y ou must select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit this menu. Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned of f. Once this option is selected, a confirma- tion is asked. Select [Y es] to save changes and exit. NOTE: If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program will prompt you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Pressing <Enter> will then save changes while exiting. Exit Discarding Changes This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the system will ask for con- firmation before exiting. 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 <F5> is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select [Y es] to load default values. Y ou can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the val- ues to the non-volatile RAM.
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ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 49 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.1 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. T o 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: ). 5.1.1 Support CD Main Menu Navigation Button Descriptions Motherboard Info displays information on your motherboard, BIOS, and CPU. Browse This CD allows you to see the contents of the ASUS Support CD. User ’ s Manual displays the motherboard user ’ s manual in pdf format. T echnical Support Form opens up a blank T echnical Support Request Form for you to fill and print out when you run into technical difficulties and need technical assistance. Read Me opens up a file containing additional notes. Home returns you to the main menu of the support CD. (only on other screens) Exit allows you to close the support CD. Back returns you one screen back on the support CD. Motherboard Info Browse This CD User’s Manual T echnical Support Form Read Me Exit Main Menu (home button only on other screens) Back (arrow button only on certain screens) 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 49
50 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.1.2 Support CD Submenus NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. Installation Submenu LDCM: Not available for this motherboard ASUS Probe: Not available for this motherboard. ASUS LiveUpdate: Installs a program to help you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. Driver: Installs the necessary drivers for your on- board components to work properly . Other: Allows you to install additional software and utilities to help you make better use of your new motherboard. Driver Network Driver Setup: Not available on this moth- erboard. VGA Driver Setup: Intel ’ s 810 System and Graph- ics Controller Driver . Audio Driver Setup: See 5.3.2 PCI Multimedia Audio Device Found . Other INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset: This utility in- stalls INF files in W indows for the following items: System and Graphics, LPC Interface, SM Bus, PCI Bridge, Bus Master IDE, USB Host, Controllers Intel Security Driver: Installs a security controller for your W indows 95/98. Read the Release Notes dur- ing installation and the Readme file at the end of the installation for more information. Y AMAHA S-YXG50: Installs Y amaha ’ s software synthesizer for playing MIDI files on a personal com- puter through software alone without usinga hard- ware sound source such as a sound card. (Y AMAHA, Soft Synthesizer, S-YXG50, Midplug, and XG studio are all trademarks of Y amaha Corp. Copyright 1996-1999 Y amaha Corporation, All Rights Re- served) Y AMAHA XGStudio: Installs Y amaha ’ s XGStudio Mixer . Micr osoft DirectX 6.0 Driver: Installs Microsoft ’ s DirectX 6.0 driver for W indows 95/98. Microsoft ’ s DirectX is necessary for most multimedia applications to run.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 51 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 DOS Utility Submenu ASUS Contact Information Submenu PC-cillin 98: Installs T rend ’ s PC-cillin virus protection software. V iew the online help for more informa- tion. Adobe Acr obat Reader: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view user ’ s manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites. Exit: Returns to the Installation menu. Flash BIOS Utility (DOS V ersion): Provides infor- mation on the Flash BIOS utility (AFLASH.EXE). Choose “ Restart in MS-DOS mode ” then type “ aflash” from the AFLASH folder on the support CD. This page gives Marketing and T echnical Support contact information which is similar to the one in the beginning of this User ’ s Manual.
52 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.2 Operating Systems Although ASUS motherboards passed testing on several operating systems, the op- erating system shown in these sections will be that of Microsoft ’ s W indows 98. Y ou should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hard- ware to ensure full compliancy . For W indows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later . For W indows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later . 5.3 Starting Windows For the First T ime When you start W indows 98 for the first time after installing your motherboard, W indows will detect all plug-and-play devices. Y ou can either follow the Add New Hardware W izard to install the device drivers or click Cancel. When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the normal setup procedures later in this section. IMPORT ANT : Selecting No for the initial restart prompt is a necessary step because W indows may load an older display driver that is incompatible with the onboard VGA chip. Always use the driver available on the ASUS Support CD or an applicable driver update from your ASUS vendor or from the ASUS web site. NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and not an exact reflec- tion of your system.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 53 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.3.1 Intel 82802 Firmware Hub Device Found ( 2 ) Click her e and then click Next . (1) Click here. (3) Insert the W indows 98 CD into your CD-ROM drive, browse to it, and then click here. (4) Click here.
54 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.3.2 PCI Multimedia Audio Device Found (1) Click here. (4) Click here. ( 2 ) Click here and then click Next . ( 3) Browse to the here and then click Next . (5) Click here. (6) Click here.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 55 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 55 5.4 ASUS LiveUpdate Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. (6) Click here.
56 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.5 Driver 5.5.1 VGA Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. ( 8) Click here to install to the default folder . (9) Click here. (4) Click here. (3) Click here.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 57 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP (10) Click her e and then click Finish to restart. (1 1) Click here. (14) Click here . (15) Click here . (16) Click here . (17) Click here . (18) Br owse to E:\VGA\WIN98 and then click here. (12) Click here . (13) Click here . (19) T o install other driv- ers, click here and then click Finish .
58 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5.6 Other 5.6.1 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click her e only after you have read the license agreement. (6) Click here. ( 7 ) Click her e to install the driver to the default folder . (8) Click her e and then follow the online instructions.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 59 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5.6.2 Intel Security 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. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here and then follow the online instructions.
60 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5.6.3 Y AMAHA S-YXG50 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. (3) Click here. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Enter the information requested and the click here * . (6) Click here. * The serial number can be found on the software license agreement card. (7) Click here only if you accept the terms of the agreement. (8) Click here.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 61 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP (9) Click here. (10) Click here . (1 1) Click her e.
62 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5.6.4 Y AMAHA XGStudio 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. (9) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here. ( 5 ) Click her e only after you have carefully r ead the license agr eement. (6) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 63 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.6.5 Microsoft DirectX 6.0 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. (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here only after you have read the license agreement.
64 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.6.6 PC-cillin 98 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. (4) Click here. (5) Click her e only if you accept the terms of the license agreement. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click her e and then follow the online instructins to finish installation.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 65 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.6.7 Adobe Acrobat Reader V4.0 Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click her e only if you accept the terms of the license agreement. (6) Click here. (7) T o install other drivers or pr ograms, click here and then click Finish .
66 ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 5.7 Uninstalling Programs Add/Remove Programs is a basic component within W indows. Y ou may use this function if a program does not provide its own uninstall program. (1 ) Double-click here to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box. ( 2) Select the program to remove and click her e. (3) Click here.
6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.1 Display Properties The motherboard ’ s built-in 2D/3D AGP VGA supports professional graphics de- sign, gaming, learning, and business applications. NOTE: Depending on your system configuration, components, and options, your system may not show all of the settings displayed in the following pictures. T o open the Properties dialog box, right- click the desktop and select Pr operties , the Settings tab, and then the Advanced button. General The Display box displays the current font size of the selected monitor . T o use a different font size, click the arrow , and then click the font size you want. The Compatibility box allows you to specify when to apply changes to system color set- tings. NOTE: Some programs might not dis- play colors correctly without being restarted after you make changes. T o avoid this prob- lem, close the program, change the color set- tings, and then open the program again. Adapter Shows what type of display adapter you are currently using. T o install the software for a new display adapter , click Change. ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 67
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 68 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Monitor Shows what type of monitor you are currently using. T o install the software for a new moni- tor , click Change . 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 ocmputer is having prob- lems and you suspect graphics acceleration to be the cause, use the highest setting at which you do not have problems. Color Management Lists all the color profile currently associated with your monitor . Click a profile to make it the active profile. Otherwise, the default pro- file is the active profile.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 69 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Information Gives information on your graphics device such as chipset, memory , BIOS, and drivers. Internet links are also available for easy ac- cess to the ASUS W eb page for new updated drivers and notices. Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your dis- play 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-color and 8-bit color (standard color , 256-color) modes, the gamma correc- tion function is not supported. Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as the color adjustments for the desktop but this applies to direct3D ap- plications and games.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 70 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Adjustment Allows you to adjust the display position, size, and refresh rate. Change current r efresh rate Allows you to adjust the currently displayed resolution refresh rate. Change r efresh rate Allows you to adjust the de- fault refresh rates for each resolution and color settings. Advanced Allows you to assign hot keys to enable the O nS creen D isplay (OSD). T o use this func- tion, select Enable OSD. Y ou may want to change the default hot key (CTRL AL T O) if it conflicts with the hot keys of other games, video players, or W indows programs. Color (Video) Lets you make color settings for videos.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 71 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.2 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard ’ s BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly con- nected to the Internet through an I nternet S ervice Provider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update V2.00. Launch the utility from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate V2.00. 2. Select an update method. 3. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you will need to select an Internet site. Choose the site that is closest to you or click Auto Select . If you selected Update fr om a file , you will be prompted to locate the file.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 72 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Closes the player . NOTE: Y ou can also close the player by pressing <Alt> <F4>. Minimizes the player to an icon. Displays the Set Play List dialog box where you can create a list of songs to play auto- matically . NOTE: Y ou can also display the Set Play List dialog box by pressing <Ctrl> <O>. Loads and plays the MIDO file currently se- lected in Play List. When all the songs in the Play List have finished, playing stops auto- matically and the song at the beginning of the list is designated as the current-play song. Pauses the playing of a song. Click this but- ton again or click to resume playing. Stops the playing of a song and returns the start-play location to the beginning of the song. Designates the first song in the Play List as the new current-play song. Designates the song just before the currently playing song as the new current-play song. 6.3 Using Y amaha XGstudio Player T o start the Y amaha XGstudio, click Start, point to Programs, point to Y AMAHA XGstudio , and then click XGstudio Player . 6.3.1 Y amaha XGstudio Player Control Panel Designates the song after the song currently playing as the new current-play song. Designates the last song in the Play List as the new current-play song. Displays the control panel for the Soft Syn- thesizer features. Speeds up the tempo of the song being played. Slows down the tempo of the song being played. NOTE: The tempo is reset to 0 for each new song. Displays the Set Sound Sour ce dialog box. Displays Help. NOTE: Y ou can also display Help by pressing <F1>. Increases/decreases the volume level of the song being played by dragging the slider up/ down. For detailed instructions and r eferences to softwar e and utilities, use the pr o- grams ’ online help and electr onic documentations.
ASUS MEW -AML User ’s Manual 73 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Smart Arranger Image Switcher Assign Slider Master V olume Slider Exit Song Image Display Area Minimize T ranspose Display Panel T empo Display Panel Select Next Select Previous Play Pause Stop Song Name Display Panel Slider Function Realtime Slider V oice Select 6.4 Using Y amaha XGstudio Mixer T o start the Y amaha XGstudio, click Start, point to Programs , point to Y AMAHA XGstudio , and then click XGstudio Mixer . 6.4.1 Y amaha XGstudio Mixer Control Panel Image Switcher (A VI file): V ideo image Displays the A VI file with the same name as the MIDI file being played. If one is not available, the preset DEF AUL T . AV I file is played. (BMP file): Still image Displays the BMP file with the same name as the MIDI file being played. If one is not available, the preset DEF AUL T . BMP file is played (LED velocity meter): Animation Displays the volume (amount of velocity) of each MIDI channel. (SCOPE velocity meter): Animation Displays the volume (amount of velocity) of each MIDI channel graphically in a radio chart. (drum and percussion): Animation Displays animation with lights that match the drums and percussion used in the drum channel (10ch).
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 74 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Smart Arranger The Smart Arranger allows you to easily change the mood of a song. Y ou can switch between seven ensemble voice sets with these buttons. T o return to the original voice set, click . Piano Orchestra Mallet T echno Choir Robot Natur e Return
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7. APPENDIX 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card LAN Activity Output Signal RJ45 LEDs Motherboard type Wake on LAN Output Signal ASUS Other Intel Chipset 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 W ake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard ’ s WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the moth- erboard. Connect the LAN activity output signal (LAN_LED) to the system cabinet ’ s front panel LAN_LED in order to display the LAN data activity . 7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 77
ASUS MEW -AML User ’ s Manual 78 7. APPENDIX 7.1.1 Features • Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) • W ake-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 T echnology / PCI Rev . 2.1 • Enhancements on ACPI & APM • Adheres to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev . 1.0, ACPI Rev . 1.0, and Device Class Power Management Rev . 1.0 • IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation for 10Mbps/100Mbps Network Data T ransfer Rates. • Provides LED indicators for monitoring network conditions • Plug and Play 7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetW are ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft LAN Manager , Microsoft W indows 3.1 1, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft W indows NT , Microsoft W indows 95, Microsoft W indows 3.1 1 7.1.3 Question and Answer Q: What is W ake-On-LAN ? A: The W ake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on sys- tems supporting W ake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. W ith this feature, remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during of f-peak hours will be feasible. Q: What can W ake-On-LAN do for you ? A: W ake-On-LAN is a remote management tool with advantages that can reduce system management workload, provide flexibility to the system administrator ’ s job, and then of course save you time-consuming ef forts and costs. Q: What components does W ake-On-LAN require to be enable? A: T o enable W ake-On-LAN function, your system requires Ethernet LAN adapter card that can activate W ake-On-LAN function, a client with W ake-On-LAN capa- bility , and software such as LDCM Rev . 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up frame. 7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card
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