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... Program 43 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 44 4.2.2 Legend Bar 44 4.3 Main Menu 46 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 47 4 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.2 Layout Contents 13 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 15 3.4 Motherboard Settings 15 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 22 3.5.1 VGA Shared Memory with DIMM 22 3.5.2 General DIMM Notes 22 3.5.3 DIMM Memory...
... Program 43 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 44 4.2.2 Legend Bar 44 4.3 Main Menu 46 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 47 4 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.2 Layout Contents 13 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 15 3.4 Motherboard Settings 15 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 22 3.5.1 VGA Shared Memory with DIMM 22 3.5.2 General DIMM Notes 22 3.5.3 DIMM Memory...
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...sections: 1) INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2) FEATURES Product information and specifications 3) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4) BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) ...input/output and game/MIDI port (with audio chip onboard) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS USB/MIR module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1...
...sections: 1) INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2) FEATURES Product information and specifications 3) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4) BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) ...input/output and game/MIDI port (with audio chip onboard) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS USB/MIR module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1...
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FEATURES Features 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS ME-99B Motherboard The ASUS ME-99B motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small ...by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-todigital conversions, which allows hardware to your PC. tional Ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel... to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of most devices for wireless interface. 8 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 2.
FEATURES Features 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS ME-99B Motherboard The ASUS ME-99B motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small ...by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-todigital conversions, which allows hardware to your PC. tional Ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel... to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of most devices for wireless interface. 8 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 2.
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... PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master 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 UltraDMA/66 technology. ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 9 Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2,...
... PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master 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 UltraDMA/66 technology. ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 9 Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2,...
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... the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be powered ON using your keyboard. 10 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual When the power button is the Soft-Off mode. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are...can be enabled or disabled to allow the computer to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature to critical motherboard components. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is necessary to be in . FEATURES Smart Series 2. Voltage ...
... the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be powered ON using your keyboard. 10 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual When the power button is the Soft-Off mode. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are...can be enabled or disabled to allow the computer to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature to critical motherboard components. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is necessary to be in . FEATURES Smart Series 2. Voltage ...
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FEATURES 2.2 Parts of the ME-99B Motherboard 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 ATX Power Connector 14 VGA Header 2 AT Power ... Floppy Disk Drive Connector 24 Serial Port Headers 12 Audio Connector (w/ onboard audio) 25 Keyboard Connector 13 ESS Solo-1 Audio Chip (on audio model only) ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 11 2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
FEATURES 2.2 Parts of the ME-99B Motherboard 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 ATX Power Connector 14 VGA Header 2 AT Power ... Floppy Disk Drive Connector 24 Serial Port Headers 12 Audio Connector (w/ onboard audio) 25 Keyboard Connector 13 ESS Solo-1 Audio Chip (on audio model only) ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 11 2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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... 3. 01 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout KB_UP KB PS2PWR Row 0 1 P8 CPU_FAN 2 3 4 PWR_FAN 5 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64... MB SDRAM 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) WOL_CON SMB PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) WOR FLOPPY Multi I/O PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) ME-99B PCI Slot 4 (PCI4) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT1) ® ISA Slot 2 (SLOT2) SiS5595 with Hardware Monitor CLRTC ESS Audio Chipset DIP Switches (DSW2) CR2032 ...) IDELED IR PANEL AUX CD1 CD2 (The grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) CHA_FAN 12 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual
... 3. 01 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout KB_UP KB PS2PWR Row 0 1 P8 CPU_FAN 2 3 4 PWR_FAN 5 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64... MB SDRAM 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) WOL_CON SMB PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) WOR FLOPPY Multi I/O PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) ME-99B PCI Slot 4 (PCI4) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT1) ® ISA Slot 2 (SLOT2) SiS5595 with Hardware Monitor CLRTC ESS Audio Chipset DIP Switches (DSW2) CR2032 ...) IDELED IR PANEL AUX CD1 CD2 (The grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) CHA_FAN 12 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual
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ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 13 otherwise, conflicts will occur. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) KB_UP 2) SW1-6, SW1-7 (DSW1) 3) SW1-8 (DSW1) 4) SW2-5 (DSW2) 5) SW2-6 (DSW2) 6) SW2-7 (DSW2) 7) SW2-8 (DSW2) 8) SW1-1, 2, 3, 4 (DSW1) 9) SW1-5 (DSW1) 10) SW2-1, 2, 3, 4 (DSW2) p.15 Keyboard Power ...
ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 13 otherwise, conflicts will occur. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) KB_UP 2) SW1-6, SW1-7 (DSW1) 3) SW1-8 (DSW1) 4) SW2-5 (DSW2) 5) SW2-6 (DSW2) 6) SW2-7 (DSW2) 7) SW2-8 (DSW2) 8) SW1-1, 2, 3, 4 (DSW1) 9) SW1-5 (DSW1) 10) SW2-1, 2, 3, 4 (DSW2) p.15 Keyboard Power ...
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... is set this jumper to Enable if you to power up function. Install Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unplug your computer when working on the bag that can supply...ATX power supply. If you must complete the following steps: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 ME-99B ® ME-99B Keyboard Power Up KB_UP 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 15 WARNING! 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Set this to a...
... is set this jumper to Enable if you to power up function. Install Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unplug your computer when working on the bag that can supply...ATX power supply. If you must complete the following steps: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 ME-99B ® ME-99B Keyboard Power Up KB_UP 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 15 WARNING! 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Set this to a...
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...; ME-99B I /O buffer. 01 01 3. It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to [ON] increases the voltage supplied by 0.3V. Using higher voltages may help when overclocking but may result in the OFF position. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings... SW2-8 Onboard Audio Setting ON ON DSW2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF 2) I/O Voltage Setting (SW1-6, SW1-7) These switches allow you leave SW1-6 and SW1-7 on their default settings. 16 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual
...; ME-99B I /O buffer. 01 01 3. It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to [ON] increases the voltage supplied by 0.3V. Using higher voltages may help when overclocking but may result in the OFF position. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings... SW2-8 Onboard Audio Setting ON ON DSW2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF 2) I/O Voltage Setting (SW1-6, SW1-7) These switches allow you leave SW1-6 and SW1-7 on their default settings. 16 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual
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... 12345678 Normal (Default) ON 12345678 Add 0.1 Volt WARNING! Setting Enable Disable SW2-5 [OFF] (default) [ON] ME-99B ® ME-99B Onboard VGA DSW2 ON 12345678 Enable (Default) ON 12345678 Disable ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 17 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 3. Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may be enabled or disabled using...
... 12345678 Normal (Default) ON 12345678 Add 0.1 Volt WARNING! Setting Enable Disable SW2-5 [OFF] (default) [ON] ME-99B ® ME-99B Onboard VGA DSW2 ON 12345678 Enable (Default) ON 12345678 Disable ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 17 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 3. Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may be enabled or disabled using...
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..., the integrated graphics accelerator uses up to 8MB of system memory as display memory. In Non-UMA mode, display memory is available only on motherboards with the optional Digital Flat Panel (DFP) support. Setting SW2-6 UMA [OFF] (default) Non-UMA [ON] 01 3. NOTE: This ...DIS. [OFF] (default) LCD EN. [ON] 01 ME-99B ® ME-99B LCD Setting DSW2 ON 12345678 Enable ON 12345678 Disable 18 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings DSW2 ME-99B ® ON 12345678 UMA ON 12345678 Non-UMA ME-99B Display Memory Setting 6) LCD Setting (SW2-7) If you have ...
..., the integrated graphics accelerator uses up to 8MB of system memory as display memory. In Non-UMA mode, display memory is available only on motherboards with the optional Digital Flat Panel (DFP) support. Setting SW2-6 UMA [OFF] (default) Non-UMA [ON] 01 3. NOTE: This ...DIS. [OFF] (default) LCD EN. [ON] 01 ME-99B ® ME-99B LCD Setting DSW2 ON 12345678 Enable ON 12345678 Disable 18 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings DSW2 ME-99B ® ON 12345678 UMA ON 12345678 Non-UMA ME-99B Display Memory Setting 6) LCD Setting (SW2-7) If you have ...
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3. NOTE: This setting is available only on the expansion slot. Setting Enable Disable SW2-8 [ON] [OFF] 01 ME-99B ® ME-99B Onboard Audio Setting DSW2 ON 12345678 Enable ON 12345678 Disable 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Onboard Audio Setting (SW2-8) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using an audio card on motherboards with the onboard audio option. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 19 Disable the onboard audio if you are using this switch.
3. NOTE: This setting is available only on the expansion slot. Setting Enable Disable SW2-8 [ON] [OFF] 01 ME-99B ® ME-99B Onboard Audio Setting DSW2 ON 12345678 Enable ON 12345678 Disable 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Onboard Audio Setting (SW2-8) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using an audio card on motherboards with the onboard audio option. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 19 Disable the onboard audio if you are using this switch.
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...00MHz 12345678 144.97MHz 96.65MHz 36.24MHz 12345678 150.00MHz 100.00MHz 37.50MHz 12345678 155.00MHz 103.33MHz 38.75MHz 20 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual The CPU external frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). ...This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: You may set the memory clock frequency to be in synchronous or...
...00MHz 12345678 144.97MHz 96.65MHz 36.24MHz 12345678 150.00MHz 100.00MHz 37.50MHz 12345678 155.00MHz 103.33MHz 38.75MHz 20 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual The CPU external frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). ...This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: You may set the memory clock frequency to be in synchronous or...
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... 12345678 2.5x(5/2) ON ON ON 01 12345678 3.0x(3/1) 12345678 3.5x(7/2) 12345678 4.0x(4/1) ON ON ON ME-99B ® ME-99B CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple 12345678 4.5x(9/2) 12345678 5.0x(5/1) 12345678 5.5x(11/2) ON ON ON 12345678 6.0x(6/1)...onboard chipset and are not guaranteed to be set in conjunction with the CPU External frequency. ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 21 3. These must be stable. PCI frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for...[ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
... 12345678 2.5x(5/2) ON ON ON 01 12345678 3.0x(3/1) 12345678 3.5x(7/2) 12345678 4.0x(4/1) ON ON ON ME-99B ® ME-99B CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple 12345678 4.5x(9/2) 12345678 5.0x(5/1) 12345678 5.5x(11/2) ON ON ON 12345678 6.0x(6/1)...onboard chipset and are not guaranteed to be set in conjunction with the CPU External frequency. ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 21 3. These must be stable. PCI frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for...[ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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...Configuration. NOTE: If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the memory clock frequency to 66MHz. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the strict timing issues involved under this speed...available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). H/W SETUP System Memory 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). However, ECC memory modules may still be available. 3. Sockets are .... • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. 22 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual
...Configuration. NOTE: If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the memory clock frequency to 66MHz. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the strict timing issues involved under this speed...available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). H/W SETUP System Memory 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). However, ECC memory modules may still be available. 3. Sockets are .... • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. 22 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual
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... motherboard supports four clock signals. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP System Memory 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins ME-99B ® Lock ME-99B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. SIMM modules have a higher pin density. ASUS...
... motherboard supports four clock signals. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP System Memory 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins ME-99B ® Lock ME-99B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. SIMM modules have a higher pin density. ASUS...
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... your CPU fan is required to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple for two of the CPU. CAUTION: Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may occur to a 90-degree angle. To install a CPU, first turn on your system ... CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 3. 3. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown. H/W SETUP CPU ME-99B ® ME-99B Socket 370 Notch 24 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual With the added weight of the lever. Once completely inserted, push the socket's lever down while holding down the CPU...
... your CPU fan is required to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple for two of the CPU. CAUTION: Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may occur to a 90-degree angle. To install a CPU, first turn on your system ... CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 3. 3. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown. H/W SETUP CPU ME-99B ® ME-99B Socket 370 Notch 24 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual With the added weight of the lever. Once completely inserted, push the socket's lever down while holding down the CPU...