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... product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS ME-99B Manual Revision: 1.01 E403 Release Date: June 1999 2 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any...
... product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS ME-99B Manual Revision: 1.01 E403 Release Date: June 1999 2 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any...
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...2894-3447 ext. 111 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 INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS ME-99B User's Manual...
...2894-3447 ext. 111 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 INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS ME-99B User's Manual...
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... BIOS Setup 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.2 Layout Contents 13 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 15 3.4 Motherboard...3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 26 3.8 External Connectors 27 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 39 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS ME-99B Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 9 2.1.3 Intelligence 10 2.2 Parts of the...
... BIOS Setup 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.2 Layout Contents 13 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 15 3.4 Motherboard...3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 26 3.8 External Connectors 27 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 39 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS ME-99B Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 9 2.1.3 Intelligence 10 2.2 Parts of the...
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... 4.7 Exit Menu 67 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 69 5.1 Operating Systems 69 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 69 5.2 ME-99B Support CD 70 5.2.1 Installation Menu 70 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 71 5.4 Install Bus Master IDE Driver 72 5.5 Install VGA Driver 73 5.5.1 Making Monitor Adjustments...PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 80 5.10 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x 81 5.11 Uninstalling Programs 82 6. APPENDIX 101 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 101 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 83 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 83 6.2 AudioRack32 89 6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 98 7.
... 4.7 Exit Menu 67 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 69 5.1 Operating Systems 69 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 69 5.2 ME-99B Support CD 70 5.2.1 Installation Menu 70 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 71 5.4 Install Bus Master IDE Driver 72 5.5 Install VGA Driver 73 5.5.1 Making Monitor Adjustments...PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 80 5.10 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x 81 5.11 Uninstalling Programs 82 6. APPENDIX 101 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 101 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 83 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 83 6.2 AudioRack32 89 6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 98 7.
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...the limits for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual If this product not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, ...the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to...
...the limits for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual If this product not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, ...the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to...
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... damaged or missing items, please contact your package is complete. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1) INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2) FEATURES Product information and specifications 3) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting ...User's Manual Connector set for TV Out (with TV Out chip onboard) Connector set for LCD (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...
... damaged or missing items, please contact your package is complete. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1) INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2) FEATURES Product information and specifications 3) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting ...User's Manual Connector set for TV Out (with TV Out chip onboard) Connector set for LCD (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...
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...98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of up to your PC. 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 package. 2.1.1 Specifications • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel's Celeron processor ... and positioning capability and integrated audio CODEC. • Digital Flat Panel Interface (w/optional LCD chip): A direct digital connection is provided for wireless interface. 8 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 2.
...98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of up to your PC. 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 package. 2.1.1 Specifications • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel's Celeron processor ... and positioning capability and integrated audio CODEC. • Digital Flat Panel Interface (w/optional LCD chip): A direct digital connection is provided for wireless interface. 8 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 2.
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...support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 66MB/s using UltraDMA/66 technology. ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 9 To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, and LS-... Synchronous Host/DRAM Clock Support: CPU frequency can be used. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES Smart Series 2. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. With these features implemented in the OS, ...
...support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 66MB/s using UltraDMA/66 technology. ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 9 To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, and LS-... Synchronous Host/DRAM Clock Support: CPU frequency can be used. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES Smart Series 2. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. With these features implemented in the OS, ...
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... benefit on remotely through an internal or external modem. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can access vital information from their limited resources more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components....'s operating systems such as information providers. Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage ... to be powered ON using your keyboard. 10 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual
... benefit on remotely through an internal or external modem. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can access vital information from their limited resources more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components....'s operating systems such as information providers. Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage ... to be powered ON using your keyboard. 10 ASUS ME-99B User's Manual
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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 ... 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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. 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 ... 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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
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... Cell CMOS Power MODEM Audio Header (AUDIOCON) 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 01 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
... Cell CMOS Power MODEM Audio Header (AUDIOCON) 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 01 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 13 otherwise, conflicts will occur. 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) ...
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. ASUS ME-99B User's Manual 13 otherwise, conflicts will occur. 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) ...
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... your computer. 1. Install Memory Modules 3. WARNING! Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. 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 3. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to use...
... your computer. 1. Install Memory Modules 3. WARNING! Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. 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 3. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to use...
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... 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 Setting Normal +0.2V +0.3V SW1-6 [OFF] [ON] [ON] SW1-7 [OFF] (default) [OFF] [ON] ME-99B ® ME-99B I /O buffer. It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to [ON] increases the 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 Setting Normal +0.2V +0.3V SW1-6 [OFF] [ON] [ON] SW1-7 [OFF] (default) [OFF] [ON] ME-99B ® ME-99B I /O buffer. It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to [ON] increases the voltage...
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... this switch. 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. Setting Normal +0.1V SW1-8 [OFF] (default) [ON] ME-99B ® ME-99B CPU Core Voltage Setting DSW1 ON 12345678 Normal (Default) ON 12345678...
... this switch. 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. Setting Normal +0.1V SW1-8 [OFF] (default) [ON] ME-99B ® ME-99B CPU Core Voltage Setting DSW1 ON 12345678 Normal (Default) ON 12345678...
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... memory is selected, the integrated graphics accelerator uses up to 8MB SDRAM. 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 an LCD monitor connected to your computer, you...motherboards with system memory. Setting SW2-7 LCD 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 3. If you can select the display memory allocation mode. Setting SW2-6 UMA [OFF] (default) Non-...
... memory is selected, the integrated graphics accelerator uses up to 8MB SDRAM. 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 an LCD monitor connected to your computer, you...motherboards with system memory. Setting SW2-7 LCD 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 3. If you can select the display memory allocation mode. Setting SW2-6 UMA [OFF] (default) Non-...
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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. 3.
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... to the CPU external frequency. The CPU external frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). ME-99B ® ME-99B CPU External Frequency Settings ON ON ON ON (SYNC) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CPU 66.82MHz DIMM 66.82MHz PCI 33.41MHz ON 12345678 75.00MHz 75.00MHz... PCI 35.00MHz 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
... to the CPU external frequency. The CPU external frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). ME-99B ® ME-99B CPU External Frequency Settings ON ON ON ON (SYNC) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CPU 66.82MHz DIMM 66.82MHz PCI 33.41MHz ON 12345678 75.00MHz 75.00MHz... PCI 35.00MHz 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