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ME-99VM

Socket 370 All-in-One Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

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Product Name:
ASUS ME-99VM
Manual Revision: 1.03 E406
Release Date:
June 1999

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7
1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 The ASUS ME-99VM Motherboard ........................................... 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Performance ....................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Intelligence ....................................................................... 10
2.2 Parts of the ME-99VM Motherboard ........................................ 11
3. HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................................... 12
3.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 12
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 13
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 14
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 14
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 16
3.5.1 VGA Shared Memory with DIMM .................................. 16
3.5.2 General DIMM Notes ...................................................... 16
3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation ............................................ 17
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 18
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 19
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 19
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 19
3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards ........................ 20
3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor ................................... 20
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 21
3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 31
4. BIOS SETUP .................................................................................... 32
4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility .................................................... 32
4.1.1 Main Menu ....................................................................... 32
4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ................................ 34
4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 35
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 36
4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 36
4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 38
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................ 39

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CONTENTS
4.4 Advanced .................................................................................. 44
4.4.1 Chip Configuration .......................................................... 45
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................ 47
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 49
4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ..................................................... 52
4.5 Power Menu .............................................................................. 53
4.5.1 Power Up Control ............................................................ 55
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............................................................ 56
4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 57
4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 59
5. SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................... 61
5.1 Operating Systems .................................................................... 61
5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation ................................. 61
5.2 ME-99VM Support CD ............................................................ 62
5.2.1 Installation Menu ............................................................. 62
5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx .................................................. 63
5.4 Install Bus Master IDE Driver .................................................. 64
5.5 Install VGA Driver .................................................................... 65
5.5.1 Making Monitor Adjustments .......................................... 66
5.6 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx ........................................................ 69
5.7 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x ...................................... 70
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... 71
6.1 ASUS PC Probe ........................................................................ 71
7. APPENDIX ....................................................................................... 77
7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card ........................................ 77
7.1.1 Features ............................................................................ 78
7.1.2 Software Driver Support .................................................. 78
7.1.3 Question and Answer ....................................................... 78

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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
•
•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 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 interference 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 different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient
circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the
motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.

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 Canadian
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.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
Sections/Checklist

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1) INTRODUCTION
2) FEATURES
3) HARDWARE SETUP
4) BIOS SETUP
5) SOFTWARE SETUP
6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE
7) APPENDIX

Manual information and checklist
Product information and specifications
Instructions on setting up the motherboard
Instructions on setting up the BIOS software
Instructions on setting up the included software
Reference material for the included software
Optional items and general reference

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) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 IDE drives
(1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 and/or UltraDMA/66 IDE drives
(1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25” and (2) 3.5” floppy drives
(1) Serial COM2 cable connector set
(1) Bag of spare jumper caps
(1) Support CD with drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s Manual
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional)
ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional)

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2. FEATURES
2.1 The ASUS ME-99VM Motherboard
The ASUS ME-99VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC
user who wants many intelligent features in a small package.

2.1.1 Specifications
•
2. FEATURES
Features

•

•
•

•

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•

Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel’s Celeron processor designed for Socket
370 and packaged in Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA).
SiS AGPset: SiS’ 620 AGPset with a built-in 6326 AGP 2X graphics controller
supports a 100MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and UltraDMA/66, which allows burst
mode data transfer rates of up to 66.6MBps.
Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Programmable BIOS (Flash
EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup.
Versatile Memory: Equipped with two DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 512MB.
Integrated Graphics: Integrated AGP 2X graphics controller can use shared
system memory or optional dedicated onboard VGA memory (up to 8MB
SDRAM).
Onboard Audio and AC’97 CODEC (optional): Features a 32-bit Crystal PCI
audio onboard. Features an 18-bit stereo, full duplex, audio codec that conforms
to AC’97 analog component specfications. Includes a complete online help to
guide you through the audio software.
PCI & ISA Expansion: Provides three 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one 16bit ISA expansion slot .
Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card (see APPENDIX) or a similar ethernet card.
Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and
one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface.

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2. FEATURES
2.1.2 Performance

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•
•

•

UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE
controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels.
Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE
DMA Mode 2, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as Tape Backup, CDROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives.
66/100MHz Asynchronous & 100/100MHz Synchronous Host/DRAM Clock
Support: CPU frequency can operate at 66MHz or 100MHz while system
memory operates at 100MHz or 66MHz. This can optimize the VGA performance under shared memory configuration.
Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/
33 Bus Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s and up to 66MB/s using SiS’
UltraDMA/66 technology. The best of all is that this new technology is compatible with existing ATA-2 IDE specifications so there is no need to upgrade current IDE devices.
Concurrent 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 PC100
SDRAM.
ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy
Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS,
PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards.
To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as the successor of Windows 95 must be used.
PC’98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meets
PC’98 compliancy. The new PC’98 requirements for systems and components are
based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility
and power management for configuring and managing all system components,
and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT.

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2. FEATURES
Smart Series

•

2. FEATURES
2.1.3 Intelligence
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•
•
2. FEATURES
Smart Series

•

Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system
damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be monitored for RPM
and failure. All the fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system
damage, this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing.
Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure
stable current to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.
System Resources Alert: Today’s operating systems such as Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present
enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on managing their limited resources more efficiently.
Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep
mode. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is
an important feature to implement silent PC systems.
Dual Function Power Button: The system can be in one of two states, one is
Sleep mode and the other is the Soft-Off mode. Pushing the power button for
less than 4 seconds places the system into Sleep mode. When the power button
is pressed for more than 4 seconds, it enters the Soft-Off mode.
Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on
remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, any
user can access vital information from their computer from anywhere in the world!
Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Chassis LEDs now act as information providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can
determine the stage the computer is in. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user.
Keyboard Power Up: Keyboard Power Up can be enabled or disabled to allow
the computer to be powered ON using your keyboard.

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2. FEATURES
2.2 Parts of the ME-99VM Motherboard

2 DIMM
Sockets

Socket 370

SiS 620 AGPset
with AGP 2X VGA

8MB onboard VGA
Memory (optional)

Floppy
Connector

IDE
Connectors

2. FEATURES
Motherboard Parts

T: PS/2 Mouse
B: PS/2 Keyboard

T: USB1
B: USB2
Serial COM1

T: Parallel
B: Serial/VGA

VGA Connector

T: Joystick/Midi
B: Out/In/Mic
(optional)

3 PCI Slots

Audio CODEC
(optional)

PCI Audio
(optional)
Programmable
Flash EEPROM
1 ISA Slot
SiS 5595 with
hardware monitor

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Onboard
Buzzer

Multi-I/O

3. HARDWARE SETUP

BUS FREQ
2 3 Row

USB

VGA

CDROM_AUDIO

3. H/W SETUP
Motherboard Layout

CD_IN

MODEM

GAME_AUDIO

Line
Out
Line
In

DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

PARALLEL PORT

COM1

DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

2 MB
SDRAM

T: Port 1
B:Port 2

VEN_DIS

SiS620
AGPset
with
AGP 2X

Primary IDE

T: Mouse
B:Keyboard 0 1

FS0
FS1
FS2
FS3

PS/2

Secondary IDE

3.1 Motherboard Layout

2 MB
SDRAM
2 MB
SDRAM
2 MB
SDRAM

Socket 370

Floppy

ATXPWR

CPU_FAN
FREQ MULT
BF3
BF2
BF1
BF0

0 1

Mic
In

WOL_CON

PCI Slot 1 (PCI1)

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power

PCI Slot 2 (PCI2)

AUDIOEN

Audio
Codec

PCI Audio
Chipset

PCI Slot 3 (PCI3)

SiS5595
with
Hardware
Monitor

Buzzer

2Mbit Flash EEPROM
(Programmable BIOS)

ISA Slot 1 (ISA1)

COM2

(Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.)

CHA_FAN

CLR CMOS/PWD

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CLR_PASSWD

PANEL

3. HARDWARE SETUP
Motherboard Settings
1) VEN_DIS/AUDIOEN
2) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3
3) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3

p. 14 Video & Audio Settings (Enable/Disable)
p. 15 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selector
p. 15 CPU:BUS Frequency Multiple

Expansion Slots
1) DIMM1, DIMM2
2) Socket 370
3) SLOT1
4) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3

p. 16 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support
p. 18 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket
p. 19 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots*
p. 19 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots

Connectors
1) PS2KBMS
2) PS2KBMS
3) USB
4) PRINTER
5) COM1
6) VGA
7) GAME_AUDIO
8) GAME_AUDIO
9) PRIMARY/SECONDARY IDE
10) FLOPPY
11) WOL_CON
12) CHA_FAN, CPU_FAN
13) IR
14) MODEM/CD_IN/CDROM
15) SPEAKER (PANEL)
16) SMI (PANEL)
17) KEYLOCK (PANEL)
18) MSG.LED (PANEL)
19) RESET (PANEL)
20) PWR.LED (PANEL)
21) IDELED (PANEL)
22) PWR.SW (PANEL)
23) ATXPWR

p. 21 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female)
p. 21 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female)
p. 22 Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin female)
p. 22 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)
p. 22 Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin male)
p. 23 Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15-pin female)
p. 23 Joystick/Midi Connector (15-pin female) (optional)
p. 23 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female) (optional)
p. 24 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pins)
p. 24 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pins)
p. 25 Wake-On-LAN Header (3 pins)
p. 25 Chassis and CPU Fan Connectors (Two 3 pins)
p. 26 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5 pins)
p. 26 Internal Audio Connectors (Three 4-pin)
p. 28 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)
p. 28 SMI Switch Lead (2 pins)
p. 28 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins)
p. 28 System Message LED (2 pins)
p. 29 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)
p. 29 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins)
p. 29 IDE LED Activity Light (2 pins)
p. 29 ATX Power & Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)
p. 29 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins)

3. H/W SETUP
Layout Contents

3.2 Layout Contents

The integrated hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not
use this address; otherwise, conflicts will occur.

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3. HARDWARE 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 Processing Unit (CPU)
Install Expansion Cards
Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply

3.4 Motherboard Settings
This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard’s function settings
through the use of switches and/or jumpers.

3. H/W SETUP
Motherboard Settings

WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, 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 connectors, 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.
1. Video & Audio Settings (VEN_DIS & AUDIOEN)
The built-in AGP VGA and the onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or
disabled using these jumpers.
Setting
Enable
Disable

VEN_DIS
[2-3] (default)
[1-2]

Setting
Enable
Disable
VEN_DIS
3
2
1

VEN_DIS
3
2
1

Enable
(Default)

Disable

AUDIOEN

3
2
1

ME-99VM Video & Audio Settings

AUDIOEN
[1-2] (default)
[2-3]

Enable
(Default)

3
2
1
Disable

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

FS0
FS1
FS2
FS3

66MHz
66MHz
33MHz

75MHz
75MHz
30MHz

83MHz
83MHz
33MHz

95MHz
95MHz
31MHz

100MHz
100MHz
33MHz

112MHz
112MHz
37MHz

133MHz
133MHz
33MHz

FS0
FS1
FS2
FS3

3
2
1
CPU
RAM
PCI

FS0
FS1
FS2
FS3

2. CPU Bus Frequency Selector (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3)
This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM,
and the AGPset. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or
BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the BUS Ratio equals the CPU’s
Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). NOTE: You may set the
memory speed independently from the CPU Bus Frequency. Depending on your memory type PC66 (66MHz) or PC100 (100MHz), select
the appropriate “RAM” speed along with the appropriate “CPU” speed.

90MHz
90MHz
30MHz

95MHz
63MHz
31MHz

100MHz
66MHz
33MHz

112MHz
74MHz
37MHz

133MHz
88MHz
33MHz

ME-99VM CPU External
Frequency Settings

CPU 66MHz
RAM 100MHz
33MHz
PCI

3. H/W SETUP
Motherboard Settings

3
2
1

3. CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3)
This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of
the CPU and the CPU’s External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency.
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
BF3
BF3
BF3
BF3
BF3
BF2
BF2
BF2
BF2
BF2
BF1
BF1
BF1
BF1
BF1
BF0
BF0
BF0
BF0
BF0
3.0x(3/1)
2.5x(5/2)
3.5x(7/2)
2.0x(2/1)
4.0x(4/1)
1 2 3

BF3
BF3
BF3
BF3
BF3
BF2
BF2
BF2
BF2
BF2
BF1
BF1
BF1
BF1
BF1
BF0
BF0
BF0
BF0
BF0
4.5x(9/2)
5.0x(5/1)
5.5x(11/2)
6.0x(6/1)
6.5x(13/2)
BF3
BF3
BF3
BF2
BF2
BF2
BF1
BF1
BF1
BF0
BF0
BF0
7.0x(7/1)
7.5x(15/2)
8.0x(8/1)

ME-99VM CPU Core:
Bus Frequency Multiple

WARNING! Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard chipset and are not guaranteed to be stable. PCI frequencies above 33MHz
exceed the specifications for PCI cards and are not guaranteed to be stable.
Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of your processor as follows:
Intel CPU Model
Celeron (PPGA)
Celeron (PPGA)
Celeron (PPGA)
Celeron (PPGA)
Celeron (PPGA)
Celeron (PPGA)
Celeron (PPGA)

Freq.
500MHz
466MHz
433MHz
400MHz
366MHz
333MHz
300MHz

Mult.
7.5x
7.0x
6.5x
6.0x
5.5x
5.0x
4.5x

BUS F.
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz

(BUS Freq. PC66 RAM)
FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3
[2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2]
[2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2]
[2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2]
[2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2]
[2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2]
[2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2]
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3.5 System Memory (DIMM)
NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory.
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are
available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB.
The SiS chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still
be used, but the ECC function will not be available.
Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 4.4.1
Chip Configuration.
Install memory in any combination as follows:

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DIMM Location

168-pin DIMM

Total Memory

Socket 1 (Rows 0&1)

SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB

Socket 2 (Rows 2&3)

SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB

Total System Memory (Max 512MB)

NOTE: At the time this User’s Manual was written, 256MB DIMMs are only available as registered memory.

3.5.1 VGA Shared Memory with DIMM
When using DIMM as shared memory for the onboard VGA, be sure that there is a
DIMM inserted into DIMM socket 1.

3.5.2 General DIMM Notes
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For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz, use only PC100-compliant
DIMMs. When this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not
even boot if non-compliant modules are used because of the strict timing issues
involved under this speed. If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the
CPU bus frequency (FS) to 66MHz RAM to ensure system stability.
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 (Extended 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.

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3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation
Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either
side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DIMM modules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have a
higher pin density. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on both sides.

Lock

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20 pins

DIMM Socket 2

60 pins

DIMM Socket 1

88 pins

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The DIMMs must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. To determine the DIMM
type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).
168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)

DRAM Key Position
Unbuffered
RFU
Buffered

Voltage Key Position
Reserved

5.0V
3.3V

The notches on the DIMM module 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. You must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals.

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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is not the case,
then purchase a fan before you turn on your system.
WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient
circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the
motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.

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CPU

To 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. With 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 for your Socket
370 processor or else boot-up may not be possible. Socket 370 processors provide
internal thermal sensing so that a socket mounted thermal resistor is not needed.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard.

Socket 370 CPU (Top)

Socket 370 CPU (Bottom)
Notch

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3.7 Expansion Cards
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or
removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.

3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure

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1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches.
2. Remove your computer system’s cover and the bracket plate 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
(such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes)
7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.

3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need to use an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be
exclusively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available
but most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your
motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will be used, leaving 5 IRQs
free. If your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will be used,
leaving 3 IRQs free.
Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs. System IRQs are available to
cards installed in the ISA expansion bus first, then any remaining IRQs are available
to PCI cards. Currently, there are two types of ISA cards.
The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as “Legacy” ISA cards,
requires that you configure the card’s jumpers manually and then install it in any
available slot on the ISA bus. To see a map of your used and free IRQs in Windows
98, the Control Panel icon in My Computer, contains a System icon, which gives
you a Device Manager tab. Double-clicking on a specific hardware device gives you
the Resources tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. Make sure that no
two devices use the same IRQ or your computer will experience problems when
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To simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PnP)
specification which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PnP-compliant card is added to the system. For PnP cards, IRQs are assigned
automatically from those available.
If the system has both Legacy and PnP ISA cards installed, IRQs are
assigned to PnP cards from those not used by Legacy cards. The PCI and PnP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can be used to indicate which IRQs are being
used by Legacy cards. For older Legacy cards that does not work with the BIOS,
you can contact your vendor for an ISA Configuration Utility.
An IRQ number is automatically assigned to PCI expansion cards after those used
by Legacy and PnP ISA cards. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that has a card in it that requires an IRQ. To install a PCI
card, you need to set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. Since all the
PCI slots on this motherboard use an INTA #, be sure that the jumpers on your PCI
cards are set to INT A.
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3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards
Some ISA cards, both legacy and PnP, may also need to use a DMA (Direct Memory
Access) channel. DMA assignments for this motherboard are handled the same way
as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. To select a DMA channel, see PCI/
PNP ISA DMA Resource Exclusion in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration. NOTE: The onboard audio by default uses DMA1.
IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for
legacy ISA cards (see PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration). Choose Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for
those IRQs and DMAs you want to reserve).

3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor
The integrated hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards
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3.8 External Connectors
WARNING! 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.
IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on
Pin 1 side of the connector. The four corners of the connectors are labeled on the
motherboard. Pin 1 is the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and
floppy drives. 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.

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1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (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. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control
in 4.4 Advanced Menu.
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)

2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You
may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.

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3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USB)
Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.

USB 1

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2

4) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin PRINTER)
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel
Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).
NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.
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Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female)

5) Serial Port COM1 Connector (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 Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.2.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings.

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6) Monitor Output Connector (15-pin VGA)
This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.

VGA Monitor (15-pin Female)

7) Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin GAME_AUDIO)
You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing
games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio.

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Joystick/Midi (15-pin Female)

8) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO)
Line Out can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.
Line In allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out. Mic allows microphones to be connected
for inputting voice.

Line Out Line In Mic
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9) Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE)
These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other
end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the
second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please refer to
your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS now supports SCSI
device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see Boot Sequence in 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin
20 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using
ribbon cables with pin 20 plugged).
TIP: You 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. You may install one operating system on an IDE drive and another on
a SCSI drive and select the boot disk through Boot Sequence in 4.6 Boot Menu.
IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must use an 80-conductor IDE cable.
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NOTE: Orient the red markings
on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

Secondary IDE
Connector

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Primary IDE
Connector

PIN 1

10) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the
floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

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11) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)
These connector connects to LAN cards with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as
the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card).
The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received
through the LAN card.
IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake On LAN is set to Enabled (see
4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at
least 720mA +5V standby power.

+5 Volt Standby
Ground
PME

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IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power
supply with at least 720mA +5Volt
standby power.

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12) Chassis and CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_, CPU_FAN)
These connectors support cooling fans of 500mA (6 Watts) or less. Orientate the
fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s)
instead of the expansion slots. 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 consideration
the polarity of the connector. NOTE: The “Rotation” signal is to be used only
by a specially designed fan with rotation signal.
WARNING! 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.

CPU Fan Power
Ground
+12V
Rotation

Rotation
+12V
Ground

Chassis Fan Power

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13) IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)
This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA. Use the five pins as shown in Back View and
connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to the pin
definitions.

IRTX

Back View

GND

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(NC)

+5V

IRRX

Front View

+5V

IRTX
GND

(NC)
IRRX

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14) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin MODEM, CD_IN, CDROM_AUDIO)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources
as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the
onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector. It
also allows the sharing of microphone and speaker between the onboard audio
and the voice modem card.
Mono Input
Ground
Ground
Mono Output

MODEM
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
Right Audio Channel

CD_IN
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
Right Audio Channel

CDROM_AUDIO

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The following PANEL illustration is used for items 16-23

Speaker
Connector

Reset Switch
Power LED

SMI Lead
Keyboard Lock
Message LED

IDELED
ATX Power Switch

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15) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. You may leave this
disconnected if your motherboard has an onboard buzzer which can replace the
chassis speaker. When connected, you will hear system warnings through both
sources. NOTE: Some sound cards allow you to connect to the system speaker
signal so that the warnings can be heard and adjusted through your multimedia
system.
16) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI)
This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or “Green”
mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life
of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do not have a switch for the
connector, you may use the “Turbo Switch.” SMI is activated when it detects a
short to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will not cause any problems. This may require one or two presses depending on the position of the
switch. Wake-up can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will
always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up the system).
17) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow keyboard locking.
18) Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED)
This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. The
LED will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data transfer
or waiting in the inbox. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support.

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19) 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 off your power switch. This is a preferred
method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system’s power supply.
20) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED)
This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the
system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode.
21) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW)
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.

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22) Hard Disk Activity LED Lead (2-pin IDELED)
This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s hard disk or IDE activity LED.
Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary and/or Secondary
IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up.
23) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)
This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the
proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.

+3.3 Volts
-12.0 Volts
Ground
Power Supply On
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts

+3.3 Volts
+3.3 Volts
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
Power Good
+5V Standby
+12.0 Volts

IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX power supply can supply at least 10mA
on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). You may experience difficulty in powering ON your system if your power supply cannot support the load. For WakeOn-LAN support, your ATX power supply must supply at least 720mA +5VSB.

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3.9 Power Connection Procedures
1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ).
3. Connect the power supply cord to the power supply located on the back of
your system case according to your system user’s manual.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

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5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order:
a. Your monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. Your system power
For ATX power supplies, you need to switch ON the power supply if a
switch is provided as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of
the case.
6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For ATX
power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX 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 system may have failed a power-on test. Check your jumper settings and connections again or call your retailer for assistance.
7. During power-on, hold down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP.
* Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies,
you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows 95/98, click the Start button, click Shut
Down, and then click Shut down the computer?. The power supply should
turn off after Windows shuts down.
NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” will not appear
when shutting down with ATX power supplies.

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4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility
AFLASH.EXE: This is the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by
uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard.
To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of
the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger
numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This file works only in DOS mode.
NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and may not
reflect the screen contents displayed on your system.

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Flash Memory Writer

IMPORTANT: If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory
chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and
therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.

4.1.1 Main Menu
1. Save Current BIOS To File
This option allows you to save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS in case you
need to reinstall it. It is recommended that you save AFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file
to a bootable floppy disk.
To save your current BIOS,
type [1] at the Main Menu
and then press . The
Save Current BIOS To File
screen appears. Type a
filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX
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2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD
This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the ACPI extended
system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. See the
next page for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file.
To update your current BIOS,
type [2] at the Main Menu
and then press . The
Update BIOS Including
Boot Block and ESCD
screen appears. Type the
filename of your new BIOS
and the path, for example,
A:\XXX-XX.XXX, and then
press .

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When prompted to confirm
the BIOS update, press Y to
start the update.

The utility starts to program
the new BIOS information
into the flash ROM. When
the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed.

Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

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4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS
Upon First Use of the Computer System
1. Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the DOS
prompt.
2. Copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk.
3. Run AFLASH.EXE from this new disk and select option 1. Save Current
BIOS to File. See 1. Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for
more details and the rest of the steps.
Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary)
1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a
BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION 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 .
4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . See 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD on the previous page for more details and the
rest of the steps.

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Updating BIOS

WARNING! 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, update the original
BIOS file you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory Writer 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 service.

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4.2 BIOS Setup Program
This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using
the provided utility as described in 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility.
The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system,
or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure your system
using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the future
you may want to change the configuration of your computer. 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 EEPROM.

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Program Information

The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you turn on the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. This
appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press to call up the Setup
utility. If you are a little bit late pressing the mentioned key(s), POST will continue
with its test routines, thus preventing you from calling up Setup. If you still need to
call Setup, reset the system by pressing + + , or by pressing
the Reset button on the system chassis. You 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 various predetermined choices. If you accidentally change a setting and do not know which one to switch back to, the Setup
program has a hot key that allows you to return to the previous value. The hot keys
are discussed in more detail later in this Section.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the
computer has booted 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 exactly reflect your BIOS screens.

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4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN
Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration.
ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.
POWER
Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features.
BOOT
Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System.
EXIT
Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the
Setup program.
To 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

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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

Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS
Setup

Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu

← or → (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right

↑ or ↓ (keypad arrows)

Moves the cursor 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

Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field

Moves the cursor to the first field

Moves the cursor to the last field

Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults

Saves changes and exits Setup

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General Help
In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. The General Help screen lists
the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions.

Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program
See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the
setup program.

Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, this indicates that there is
more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use the keys or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help
document. Press the key to display the first page, press to go to
the last page. To exit the help window, press the or the key.

Sub-Menu

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Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer
indicates that a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains
additional options for a field parameter. To call up a sub-menu, simply move the
cursor to highlight the field and press . 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 key to return
to the main menu.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their
corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set
default hot key. 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.

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4.3 Main Menu
When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:

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Main Menu

System Time [XX:XX:XX]
Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Follow the hour, minute and second format. Valid
values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), and
Second: (00 to 59). Use the or + 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. Follow the month, day and year format. Valid values for month,
day and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), and Year: (100 year range). Use
the or + keys to move between the month, day, and year
fields.
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Sets the type of floppy drive 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.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support
will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (opposed to 1.44MB) in a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A] [Drive B] [Both]
Video [EGA/VGA]
This field allows setting of display type. Use [MONO] for black and white monitors; otherwise, use the [EGA/VGA] setting. Configuration options: [EGA/VGA]
[MONO]
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4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave
These fields are used to configure IDE devices. The arrow head icon indicates that this
field contains a sub-menu. Move the cursor to highlight the field representing the appropriate channel you wish to setup and press the key to enter the sub-menu.

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Master/Slave Drives

NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you
have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the
drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the installed hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto].
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, you hard disk drive
may be too old or too new. You can try updating your BIOS or enter the
IDE hard disk drive parameters manually. Other options are:
[None] - to disable IDE devices
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).

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IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,
incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters
manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk.
If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the
disk will not be readable. If the auto-detected parameters do not match the ones that
should be used for your disk, you should enter the correct ones manually by setting
[User Type HDD].
[User Type HDD]

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Master/Slave Drives

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].
Translation 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 Table] [Manual]
Cylinders
This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation
to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to
this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation
Method field must be set to [Manual].

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Head
This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to
this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field must be set to [Manual].
Sector
This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make
changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
CHS Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity calculated automatically by
the BIOS from the drive information you entered.
Maximum LBA Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity calculated automatically by
the BIOS from the drive information you entered.
Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]
This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number
supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manually. 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 manually. NOTE: To make changes to this
field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]
SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
This allows the enabling or disabling of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) 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 capability. NOTE:
To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD].
Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled]

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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 appears, you will notice that
the drive size appear in the field for the hard disk drive that you just configured.
Language [English]
This allows selection of the BIOS’ displayed language. Currently only English
is available.

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Main Menu

Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]
This field allows you to set the password. To set the password, highlight the appropriate field and press .
Type in a password and press . You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password again and press the . The password is now set to [Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus.
To clear the password, highlight this field and press . The same dialog box
as above will appear. Press and the password will be set to [Disabled].
A Note about Passwords
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The
passwords control access to the BIOS and certain Security menu options during
system startup. The passwords are not case sensitive. In other words, it makes no
difference whether you enter a password using upper or lowercase letters.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a Supervisor
password and a User password. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program functions. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering
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Forgot the password?
If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password
information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the
RTC RAM: (1) Unplug your computer, (2) Set the CLR CMOS/PWD
jumper to Clear, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold down
during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences.

CLR CMOS/PWD
1 2 3

1 2 3

Normal

Clear

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Halt On [All Errors]
This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All,But Keyboard] [All,But
Diskette] [All,But Disk/Key]
Installed Memory [XXX MB]
This field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the
system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field. This
is a display only field.

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4.4 Advanced

CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]
These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU’s Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache.
CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]
This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache.
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Advanced Menu

BIOS Update [Enabled]
This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data. The BIOS will load the update on all processors during
system bootup in the default position of [Enabled].
Turbo Mode [Disabled]
Leave on default setting.
Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W]
This allows protection of files from the computer system to be copied to floppy
disks by allowing the setting of [Read Only] to only allow reads from the floppy
disk drive but not writes. The setup default [R/W] allows both reads and writes.
PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]
The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on bootup. If
detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. IRQ12 will be reserved for expansion cards if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. [Enabled] will always reserve IRQ12,
whether on bootup a PS/2 mouse is detected or not.
OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]
When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB,
you need to set this option to [Enabled]; otherwise, leave this on [Disabled].

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4.4.1 Chip Configuration

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Chip Configuration

(scroll down to see more items, as shown here)
SDRAM Configuration [By SPD]
This sets the optimal timings of settings for items 2–4, depending on the
memory modules that you are using. Default setting is [By SPD], which
configures items 2–4 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed,
voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [User Define]
[7ns (143MHz)] [8ns (125MHz)] [By SPD]
SDRAM CAS Latency
This controls the latency between SDRAM read command and the time that
the data actually becomes available. NOTE: To make changes to this field,
the SDRAM Configuration field must be set to [User Define].
SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay
This controls the latency between SDRAM active command and the read/
write command. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the SDRAM Configuration field must be set to [User Define].
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to SDRAM.
NOTE: To make changes to this field, the SDRAM Configuration field
must be set to [User Define].
Refresh RAS Assertion [5T]
Leave on default setting.

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Refresh Queue Depth [12]
Configuration options: [0] [4] [8] [12]
VGA Shared Memory Size [8MB]
You can choose the amount of user-installed DIMM memory to allocate to
the onboard VGA. This option is relevant only to motherboards with onboard VGA but no VGA memory onboard. Configuration options: [2MB]
[4MB] [8MB]
Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC]
USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve the
display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC
(uncacheable) if your display card cannot support this feature, otherwise
your system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in a Graphics Aperture.
PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled]
This function allows you to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including
passive release and delayed transaction. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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Chip Configuration

Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both]
You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel, both, or disable both channels. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disable]
ISA Bus Clock [PCICLK/4]
Leave on default setting.
ROM Cycle Wait State [1-Wait]
Configuration options: [4-Wait] [1-Wait]
16-bit I/O Recovery Time [3 BUSCLK]
Leave on default setting.
8-bit I/O Recovery Time [5 BUSCLK]
Leave on default setting.
Memory Hole At Address [None]
This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards that
require it. Configuration options: [None] [15M-16M] [14M-16M] [12M-16M].

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4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration

Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]
When [Enabled], this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to
the onboard floppy disk drive connector instead of a separate controller card.
If you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy disk drives,
set this field to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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I/O Device Config

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4]
This allows you to set the address for the onboard serial connector. Serial
Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]
This allows you to set the address for the onboard serial connector. Serial
Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled] [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3]
UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled]
When enabled, this field activates the onboard infrared feature and sets the
second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If your system already has a second serial port connected to the
onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you enable the infrared
feature. By default, this field is set to [Disabled], which leaves the second
serial port UART to support the COM2 serial port connector. See IrDACompliant Infrared Module Connector in 3.8 External Connectors. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled]

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Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]
This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you
install an I/O card with a parallel port, ensure that there is no conflict in the
address assignments. The PC can support up to three parallel ports as long
as there are no conflicts for each port. Configuration options: [278H/IRQ
5] [Disabled] [3BCH/IRQ7] [378H/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]
The port is both software and hardware compatible with existing parallel
ports so that it may be used as a standard printer mode if ECP is not required. ECP mode provides an automatic high burst-bandwidth channel
that supports DMA for ECP in both the forward (host to peripheral) and
reverse (peripheral to host) direction. This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The setting [Normal], allows normalspeed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed; [ECP] allows the parallel port to
operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the maximum unidirectional data transfer rate; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation
in a two-way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP]
[ECP+EPP]

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I/O Device Config

ECP DMA Select [3]
This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the
selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP]
or [ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1]
[3] [Disabled]

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4.4.3 PCI Configuration

Slot 1/2/3 IRQ [Auto]
Your motherboard may have between 2 and 5 PCI slots depending on the
chipset. Each PCI must have a unique IRQ number to operate. Make sure
you do not choose an IRQ number used by another device. Configuration
options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15]
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PCI Configuration

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
Some display cards that are nonstandard VGA such as graphics accelerators or MPEG Video Cards may not show colors properly. The setting [Enabled] should correct this problem. Otherwise, leave this on the setup default setting of [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI Latency Timer [32]
Leave on default setting for best performance vs. stability.
Symbios SCSI BIOS [Auto]
[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you have a Symbios SCSI card. If
detected, the onboard Symbios BIOS will be enabled; if not, it will be disabled and the external Symbios SCSI card’s own BIOS can be used instead.
NOTE: If your Symbios SCSI card does not have a BIOS, the Symbios
SCSI card will not function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
USB Function [Disabled]
The USB ports can be activated or deactivated using this field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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USB IRQ [Auto]
[Auto] reserves an IRQ# for the USB to work. If you are not using any
USB devices, you may set this feature to [NA] to save an extra IRQ# for
expansion cards. Make sure you do not choose an IRQ number used by
another device. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10]
[11] [12] [14] [15]
ONB VGA BIOS First [No]
This field, when set to [Yes], gives priority to the onboard VGA BIOS over
other VGA controllers. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion

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PCI Configuration
IRQ XX Used By ISA: [No/ICU] / IRQ 5 Used By ISA: [Yes]
These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is
being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. [No/ICU] indicates either that
the displayed IRQ is not used or an ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) is
being used to determine if an ISA card is using that IRQ. If you install a
legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ, and you are not using an ICU,
you must set the field for that IRQ to [Yes]. For example: If you install a
legacy ISA card that requires IRQ 10, then set IRQ10 Used By ISA to
[Yes]. Configuration options are: [No/ICU] [Yes]

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PCI/PNP ISA DMA Resource Exclusion

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PCI Configuration

DMA x Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for each
field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The default setting
indicates either that the displayed DMA channel is not used or an ICU is
being used to determine if an ISA card is using that channel. If you install
a legacy ISA card that requires a unique DMA channel, and you are not
using an ICU, you must set the field for that channel to [Yes]. Configuration options are: [No/ICU] [Yes]

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ISA MEM Block BASE [No/ICU]
This field allows you to set the base address and block size of a legacy ISA
card that uses any memory segment within the C800 and DC00 address
range. If you have such a card, and you are not using an ICU to specify its
address range, select a base address from the six available options; the ISA
MEM Block SIZE field will then appear for selecting the block size. If
you have more than one legacy ISA card in your system that requires to use
this address range, you can increase the block size to either 8K, 16K, 32K,
or 64K. If you are using an ICU to accomplish this task, leave ISA MEM
Block BASE to its default setting of [No/ICU]. Configuration options are:
[No/ICU] [C800] [CC00] [D000] [D400] [D800] [DC00]

4.4.4 Shadow Configuration

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Shadow Configuration
Video ROM BIOS Shadow: [Enabled]
This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to
RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as information
access is faster than the ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C8000-CBFFF to DC000-DFFFF: [Disabled]
These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If you
install other expansion cards with ROMs on them, you will need to know
which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a
ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the
amount used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5 Power Menu
The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the
video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity.

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Power Menu

Power Management: [User Define]
This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If this
menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu. The [User Define] option allows you to make
your own selections in the Power menu. When set to [Max Saving], system power will
be conserved to its greatest amount. The Doze, Standby, and Suspend Mode fields
will then be set to predefined values that ensure maximum power savings.
This field acts as the master control for the power management modes. [Max Saving]
puts the system into power saving mode after a brief period of system inactivity; [Min
Saving] is almost the same as [Max Saving] except that this time the system inactivity
period is longer; [Disable] disables the power saving features; [User Define] allows
you to set power saving options according to your preference. Configuration options:
[User Define] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving]
IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep
the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the
BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add the statement,
DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, in you CONFIG.SYS. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. For Windows 98 and
later, APM is automatically installed. A battery and power cord icon labeled “Power”
will appear in the “Control Panel.” Choose “Advanced” in the Power Management
Field.
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Video Off Option [Susp,Stby -> Off ]
This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor
power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]
[Susp,Stby -> Off] [All Modes -> Off]
Video Off Method [DPMS OFF]
This field defines the video off features. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card
if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen (use
this for monitors without power management or “green” features. If set up
in your system, your screen saver will not display with [Blank Screen]
selected). [V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and
horizontal scanning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H
SYNC+Blank] [DPMS Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS
Reduce ON]
HDD Power Down [Disable]
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 affect
SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disable] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3
Min]...[15 Min]

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Power Menu

Doze Mode [Disable]
Sets the time period for the system to go into doze (or sleep) mode. Configuration options: [Disable] [20 Sec] [1 Min] [5 Min] [10 Min] [15
Min]...[40 Min]
Standby Mode [Disable]
Sets the time period for the system to go into standby mode. Configuration
options: [Disable] [20 Sec] [1 Min] [5 Min] [10 Min] [15 Min]...[40 Min]
Suspend Mode [Disable]
Sets the time period for the system to go into suspend mode. Configuration
options: [Disable] [20 Sec] [1 Min] [5 Min] [10 Min] [15 Min]...[40 Min]

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4.5.1 Power Up Control

AC PWR Loss Restart: [Disabled]
This allows you to set whether you want your system to boot up after the power has
been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off after reapplying power and [Enabled] boots up your system after reapplying power. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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PWR Up On Modem Act: [Enabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer
(turns the ATX power supply on) when the modem receives a call while the computer
is in Soft-off.
NOTE: The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running, thus connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an
external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization
string that will also cause the system to power on. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Wake On LAN: [Enabled]
Wake-On-LAN allows your computer to be booted from another computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. With this feature, network administrators
can remotely boot an entire network of computer systems during off-peak hours for
software updating or maintainance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface with WakeOn-LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
Automatic Power Up: [Disabled]
This allows automatic system power up. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4. BIOS SETUP
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU and MB (motherboard) temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.

4. BIOS SETUP
Hardware Monitor

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU Fan Speed in Rotations Per Minute (RPM). The presence of this fan is automatically detected.
VCORE Voltage/+3.3V Voltage/+5V Voltage/+12V Voltage [xx.xV]
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the voltage output by the
onboard voltage regulators. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.
NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, an error message
will appear: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu
for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue, DEL to
enter SETUP”.

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4. BIOS SETUP
4.6 Boot Menu

Boot Sequence

4. BIOS SETUP
Boot Menu

The Boot menu allows you to select among the three possible boot devices
listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or
key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote
devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the
system uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration
options: [Removable Devices] [IDE Hard Drive] [SCSI Boot Device] [Other
Boot Device]
Removable Device Select [Legacy Floppy]
Configuration options: [Legacy Floppy] [LS120] [ZIP-100] [ATAPI MO]
IDE Hard Drive Select
This field allows you to select the IDE hard disk drive included in the boot
sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your connected
IDE hard disk drives.
Other Boot Device Select [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive]
Configuration options: [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive] [Network]
Plug & Play O/S [No]
This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to
configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. Thus interrupts may
be reassigned by the OS when [Yes] is selected. When a non-PnP OS is
installed or to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select the default
setting of [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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Boot Virus Detection: [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test: [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek: [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status: [On]
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Full Screen Logo: [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4. BIOS SETUP
4.7 Exit Menu
Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the
Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit
from the menu bar to display the following menu:

4. BIOS SETUP
Exit Menu

NOTE: Pressing the key does not exit this menu. You must select
one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu.

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 off. Once this option is selected, a confirmation
is asked. Select [Yes] 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 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 the fields
other than system date, system time and password, the system will ask for
confirmation before exiting.
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Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters
on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if is pressed, a
confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to load default values. You can now
select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
values you previously saved. After selecting this option, all selections are
updated and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to discard any changes
and load the previously saved values.

Save Changes
This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You
can then return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this option, all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes]
to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM.

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5. SOFTWARE SETUP
5.1 Operating Systems
You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new
hardware to ensure full compliancy. For Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or
later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later.

5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation
When you start Windows for the first time after the installation of your motherboard,
Windows 98 will detect the onboard audio and video chips and may attempt to install a driver from its system registry. When prompted to restart, select No and then
follow the normal setup procedures later in this section.

(1) Click here.

(4) Click here.

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Windows 98

(3) Browse to E:\AUDIO\win_wdm
(assuming E is your CD-ROM
drive) and then click here.

(2) Select Search for the best
driver for your device and
then click here.

(5) Click here.

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5. SOFTWARE SETUP
5.2 ME-99VM Support CD
NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice.
To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support
CD installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, double-click or run
D:\SETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D:).

5.2.1 Installation Menu

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Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a simple utility to monitor your computer’s
fan, temperature, and voltages.
Install Bus Master IDE Driver: Installs SiS5595 Bus Master IDE Driver
V1.53C.
Install VGA Driver: Installs the necessary VGA drivers and utilities to access
the features of the integrated VGA controller.
Install Audio Driver (VxD): Windows 95 audio driver installation instructions for
the onboard audio.
Install Audio Driver (WDM): Windows 98 audio driver installation instructions
for the onboard audio.
Install PCCillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View
the online help for more information.
Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x: 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.
Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your
motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU.
Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD.
ReadMe: Displays the filelist for the included support software.
Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (Click RIGHT ARROW on the lowerright corner of the main menu.
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5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx
Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(1) Click here.
(2) Click here.

(3) Click here.

(4) Click here.

(6) Click here.

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Windows 98

(5) Click here.

(7) Click here.

(8) Click Next and when
the Setup Complete box
appears, click Finish.

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5.4 Install Bus Master IDE Driver
Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(1) Click here.

(2) Click here and then
click Next to start the
installation.

(3) Click here and then
click OK to restart.

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5.5 Install VGA Driver
Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(3) Click here.

(2) Click here.

(4) Click here.

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Windows 98

(1) Click here.

(5) Click here and
then click Finish.

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5. SOFTWARE SETUP
5.5.1 Making Monitor Adjustments
After you have installed the video driver and restarted your computer, you can make
monitor adjustments by right-clicking on the Windows desktop and choosing Properties, clicking the Settings tab, and then the Advanced button.

Video Setting Page
This page allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen output. This
function is available only in 16-bit color (high color, 65K-color) and 32-bit (true
color plus 8 bits for an alpha channel,16.7M-color) color depths.

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Display Modes Page
You can adjust the position and size of your screen as well as manipulate the screen
refresh rate, frequencies, and synchronization from the Adjustment page.

Display Preview
Select a color depth
(This will affect possible
maximum resolution
and refresh rate.)

Screen Resolution

To avoid flickering,
make sure the refresh
rate is at least 72Hz.

Opens the Custom Font
Size dialog box for creating
your own font size

When you have finished making adjustments, click OK. You will see the following
confirmation.

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Windows 98

If your screen is unreadable and you are not able to answer the question within 15
seconds, your original settings will be restored. You may also press to abort
the settings changes. NOTE: Some settings require you to restart the computer for
the settings to take effect.

5. SOFTWARE SETUP
Gamma Correction Page
You can adjust the brightness, tint, and gamma values to correct color tone differences between real color values and the way your monitor or flat panel displays
them from this page. Gamma correction is available only in 16-bit color and 24-bit
color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. In 16-color and 256-color modes, gamma
correction is not supported. Sets the preferred tint of your display

Sets the preferred tint
of your displa;y
Preview picture

Change preview picture

Sets your display’s
color mapping

Restores settings to
the original program
defaults

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5.6 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx
Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(2) Click here.
(1) Click here.

(3) Click here only after you have
read the License Agreement.

(4) Setup will proceed with
the installation if no viruses are found. Click
here to start installation.

(6) & (7) Select the preferred features by
clicking the appropriate buttons.

5. S/W SETUP
Windows 98

(5) Click here.

(8) Insert a floppy disk and then click
here. Once the Emergency Clean
disk is created, click OK.
(9) Click here and then
click Finish to restart.

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5. SOFTWARE SETUP
5.7 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x
Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(2) Click here.
(1) Click here.

(3) Click here only after you have
read the License Agreement.

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Windows 98

(5) Click here and then
click Finish to restart.

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(4) Click here.

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE
6. S/W REFERENCE
ASUS PC Probe

6.1 ASUS PC Probe
ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about
your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU
speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.

6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe
When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select
whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.

To open ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.

The PC Probe icon
will appear on the taskbar’s system tray indicating
that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon will allow you to see the
status of your PC.

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6. S/W REFERENCE
ASUS PC Probe

6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe
Monitoring
Monitor Summary
Shows a summary of the items being
monitored.

Temperature Monitor
Shows the PC’s temperature.
Temperature Warning
threshold adjustment
(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease
the threshold level)

Fan Monitor
Shows the PC’s fan rotation.

Fan Warning
threshold adjustment
(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease
the threshold level)

Voltage Monitor
Shows the PC’s voltages.

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6. S/W REFERENCE
ASUS PC Probe

Settings
Lets you set threshold levels and polling
intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages.

History
Lets you record the monitoring activity
of a certain component of your PC by
date, time, and target history.

Information
Hard Drives
Shows the used and free space of the PC’s
hard disk drives and the file allocation
table or file system used.

Memory
Shows the PC’s memory load, memory
usage, and paging file usage.

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Device Summary
Shows a summary of devices in your PC.

DMI Explorer
Shows information pertinent to the PC,
such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory
size.

Utility
Lets you run programs outside of the
ASUS Probe modules. To run a program,
click Execute Program. NOTE: This
feature is currently unavailable.

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6. S/W REFERENCE
ASUS PC Probe

6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon

Right clicking the PC Probe
icon will bring up a menu to
open or exit ASUS PC Probe
and pause or resume all system monitoring.

When the ASUS PC Probe
senses a problem with your
PC, portions of the ASUS PC
Probe icon changes to red, the
PC speaker beeps, and the
ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.

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7. APPENDIX
7. APPENDIX
ASUS LAN Card

7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card

LEDs

LAN Activity
Output Signal

Intel
Chipset

RJ45
Wake on LAN
Output Signal

ASUS

Motherboard type
Other

If you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 on an ASUS motherboard, leave the jumper on
its defaut setting of “ASUS.” If you are using another brand of motherboard, set the
jumper to “Other.” Connect the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the
motherboard’s WOL_CON in order to utilize the Wake-On-LAN feature of the motherboard. Connect the LAN activity output signal (LAN_LED) to the system cabinet’s
front panel LAN_LED in order to display LAN data activity.

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7. APPENDIX
7.1.1 Features
7. APPENDIX
ASUS LAN Card

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Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported
PCI Bus Master Complies with PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specifications
Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces
Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX interfaces
Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations through a single RJ45 port
Supports 32-bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1
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 Transfer Rates.
Provides LED indicators for monitoring network conditions
Plug and Play

7.1.2 Software Driver Support
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NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client
NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM
LAN Server
NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft
Windows 3.11

7.1.3 Question and Answer
Q: What is Wake-On-LAN?
A: The Wake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on systems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. With this
feature, remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during off-peak
hours will be feasible.
Q: What can Wake-On-LAN do for you?
A: Wake-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 efforts and costs.
Q: What components are required for Wake-On-LAN to function?
A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires an Ethernet LAN adapter
card that can activate Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake-On-LAN capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up frame.

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