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  • Page 1 MEB-VM Socket 370 AGP Motherboard USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    WWW: www.asus.com FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    II. FEATURES ..................8 The ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard ............ 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards ....9 Parts of the ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard ........11 III. HARDWARE SETUP ..............12 ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard Layout ..........12 1. Jumpers ..................14 HARDWARE SETUP Steps .............
  • Page 5 Supervisor Password and User Password ........53 IDE HDD Auto Detection ............54 Save & Exit Setup ............... 55 Exit Without Saving ..............55 V. Software Setup ................. 57 VI. Software Reference ................ 67 Appendix ....................81 ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (1) COM2 connector with bracket (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User’s Manual ASUS PC100-compliant SDRAM (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    II. FEATURES The ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard The ASUS MEB-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. • Intel Processor Support: Supports Intel’s Celeron processor designed for the Socket 370 and packaged in a Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA).

  • Page 9: Introduction To Asus Smart Series Motherboards

    • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also imple- mented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards.
  • Page 10 Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Chassis LEDs now act as infor- mation providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine the stage the computer is in. A simple glimpse provides useful infor- mation to the user. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Parts Of The Asus Meb-Vm Motherboard

    II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard ATX Power 2 DIMM ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP2X/ Intel 440BX Connector Sockets Rage IIC AGP VGA Chipset Socket 370 AGPset T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB 1 B: USB 2...

  • Page 12: Hardware Setup

    III. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS MEB-VM Motherboard Layout T: Mouse PS/2 BUS FREQ B:Keyboard T: Port 1 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) B:Port 2 DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) COM1 ATI Multimedia Connector (AMC) Socket 370 PRINTER Intel INT_EN...

  • Page 13: Jumpers

    30 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 25) PLED (PANEL) p. 31 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) 26) RESET (PANEL) p. 31 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 27) ATXPWR p. 32 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Hardware Setup Steps

    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. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 VGA if you are using a VGA card on the expansion slot. 3. Audio Setting (AUDIOEN) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using this jumper. Setting AUDIOEN Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not needed for the Pentium II/Celeron processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: System Memory (Dimm)

    BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • 8 chips/side modules do not support ECC, only 9 chips/side modules support ECC. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Dimm Memory Installation

    Lock Lock MEB-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 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) Voltage Key Position...

  • Page 19: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    CPU. Once completely inserted, close the socket’s lever while holding down the CPU. NOTE: Set the bus frequency and multiple for your Socket 370 processor. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Notch MEB-VM Socket 370 ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Expansion Cards

    “Resources” tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. Make sure that no two devices use the same IRQs or your computer will experience problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Assigning Dma Channels For Isa Cards

    Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for those IRQs and DMAs you want to reserve). Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as an ASUS 3D hardware accelerator. MEB-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

  • Page 22: External Connectors

    This connection is for a standard keyboard using a 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. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 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” in Chipset Features Setup of BIOS SETUP for settings. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 Line In allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your com- puter or played through the Line Out. Mic allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice. Line Out Line In 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 MEB-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 12. 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. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.
  • Page 27 The CD_IN connector can be used to receive stereo audio input from an internal CD-ROM drive or other sound sources such as a TV tuner or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel CD_IN MEB-VM Stereo Audio In Connector ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 Ground Ground Output MODEM MEB-VM Voice Modem In Connector 16. Serial Port COM 2 Header (10-1 pin COM2) The optional serial port connector and bracket can be used to add an additional serial port for additional serial devices. Pin 1 MEB-VM Serial COM 2 Header ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 This connector is used for video accessories such as video capture cards or tele- vision tuners. MEB-VM ATI Multimedia Channel Connector 18. CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN) This connector supports cooling fans of 500mA (6 Watts) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots.
  • Page 30 Reset Switch IDE LED Power LED MEB-VM System Panel Connectors 19. ATX Power Switch/Soft Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) The system power can be controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pushing the button once will switch the system between ON and OFF.
  • Page 31 When connected, you will hear system warnings though 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. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts -12.0 Volts Ground Ground +5.0 Volts Power Supply On Ground Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Ground Ground Power Good -5.0 Volts +5V Standby +5.0 Volts +12.0 Volts +5.0 Volts MEB-VM ATX Power Connector ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Power Connection Procedures

    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. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Flash Memory Writer Utility

    To save your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press <Enter>. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 BIOS update, press Y to start the update. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the pro- gramming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. Follow the onscreen instruc- tions to continue. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Managing And Updating Your Motherboard's Bios

    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.

  • Page 37: Bios Setup

    Reset button on the system case. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail. When you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will appear with the following options: ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Load Defaults

    To set the date, highlight the “Date” field and then press either <Page Up>/<Page Down> or <+>/<–> to set the current date. Follow the month, day and year format. Valid values for month, day and year are: Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2079) ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 IDE hard disks; set it to Large for drives over 528MB that do not support LBA. Large type of drive can only be used with MS-DOS and is very uncommon. Most IDE drives over 528MB support the LBA mode. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 If you are using a VGA or any higher resolution card, choose EGA/VGA. Halt On (All Errors) This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt. Choose from All Errors; No Errors; All,But Keyboard, All,But Diskette; and All,But Disk/Key. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Bios Features Setup

    Be- cause of conflicts with new operating systems, for example, during installation of new software, you may have to set this to Disabled to prevent write errors. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 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 monitor- ing technology. This feature is normally disabled because system resources used in this feature may decrease system performance. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 The default setting is System, where the system prompts for the User Password every time you start your system. The other option is Setup, where the system goes through its startup routine unless the Setup utility is called, when the system prompts for the Supervisor Password. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Chipset Features Setup

    SDRAM MA Wait State (Normal) This controls the leadoff clocks for CPU read cycles. Leave on default setting. Snoop Ahead (Enabled) Enabled will allow PCI streaming. Leave on default setting. Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on default setting. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 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. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Because each IDE device may have a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. The default setting of Auto will allow autodetection to ensure optimal performance ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    “Power” will appear in the “Control Panel.” Choose “Advanced” in the Power Management Field. Video Off Option (Suspend -> Off ) This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. The settings are Always On and Suspend -> Off. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 4 seconds. Suspend allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds will place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 This allows you to have an unattended or automatic power up of your system. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting Everyday, which will allow you to set the time or at a certain time and day by selecting By Date. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Pnp And Pci Setup

    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............................ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 This allows you to select whether you want to use the onboard VGA BIOS as the primary BIOS. No allows external VGA cards to take precedent when detected. Yes always uses the onboard VGA card’s BIOS, even when an external VGA card is installed. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Load Bios Defaults

    <Enter>. The system displays a confirmation message on the screen. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to confirm. Press <N> and then <Enter> to abort. This feature does not affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Supervisor Password And User Password

    (2) Short the solder points, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. Short solder points to clear CMOS RTCCLR MEB-VM Clear RTC RAM ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    The auto-detection feature can only detect one set of parameters for a particular IDE hard drive. Some IDE drives can use more than one set. This is not a problem if the drive is new and empty. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Save & Exit Setup

    Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the modifications you specify during the current session. To exit without saving, highlight the “Exit Without Sav- ing” option on the main screen and then press <Enter>. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 56 IV. BIOS SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Software Setup

    V. SOFTWARE SETUP ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 V. SOFTWARE SETUP ........... 57 Operating Systems ................59 Windows 98 First Time Installation ..........59 MEB-VM Support CD ..............60 Support CD Autorun Menu ............60 Installing the Video Driver and Utility ..........61 Installing the Audio Driver ............... 62 Installing PCCillin ................

  • Page 59: Software Setup

    Windows may load an older display driver that is incompatible with the onboard ATI 3D Rage chip. Always use the driver available on the ASUS Support CD or an applicable driver update from your ASUS vendor or from the ASUS web site.

  • Page 60: Meb-Vm Support Cd

    Install PCCillin: Installs “PC-cillin” virus protection software. View the online help if you have any questions. • Browse this CD: Allows you to see the contents of the ASUS support CD. • Read Me: View additional notes with Notepad. •...

  • Page 61: Installing The Video Driver And Utility

    1. Click here. 2. Click here to begin the installation wizard. 3. Click here and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. When prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Installing The Audio Driver

    CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen. 1. Click here. 2. Click here. 4. Click here. 3. Click here. 6. Click and then click here. 5. Click here. 7. Click here. 8. Click here and then click Finish to restart. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Installing Pccillin

    4. Click here. 6. Insert a floppy disk and then click here. 5. Click Express Install and then click here. 7. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click here. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen. 1. Click here. 2. Click here. 4. Click here. 3. Click here. 5. Click here. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 Playing Media Files ..............77 Playing Interactive Discs (Video CD 2.0) ......77 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ..........78 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ....78 Starting the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ...... 78 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ......79 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card ..........

  • Page 66: Creative Multimedia Decks

    CD, Creative Wave, and Creative MIDI. Common operations Skip Backward Touch Sensitive Display Rewind Repeat Fast Forward Intro Mode Mode Skip Forward Power Off Menu Minimize Tracks Playlist Volume NOTE: The terms "track" and "file" are used interchangeably throughout this section. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Software Reference

    To access the Playlist dialog box, click on the CD player. Enter CD Title Displays sequence of Displays all the tracks to be played tracks on the CD Enter track name Enter artist name Enter track notes ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Creative Midi Player

    Displays the files in the current directory Selects the directory, path, and type of files to be Displays the directory displayed in the File list of the file selected Enter artist name Enter track notes ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Creative Remote

    Invoke player Displays the Playlist dialog box of the active player Starts recording Controls the volume of the Opens/closes the CD-ROM tray active player Select and play a track in the playlist of the active player. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Creative Wave Player

    Uses one (left or right) channel Uses both two (left and right) channels Frequency at which samples of sound are taken from the source Size of each sample of sound taken from the source ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Sb Audiopci 64V Mixer

    Off, On, and Full. This effect can be applied to the Synthesizer device. NOTE: Chorus is a special effect, which should be used with discretion; it is generally not recommended to leave the chorus effect enabled at all times. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Creative Wavestudio

    Enhance your wave data or create unique sounds with various special effects and editing operations such as rap, reverse, echo, mute, pan, cut, copy, and paste. • Open and edit several wave files at the same time. • Import and export raw (.RAW) data files. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Ati Player

    (available only on video model) Features The question mark on top right of the Video Screen allows inspection into each button on the control panel. Click on the “?” then on a button that you would like to know about. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Playing Audio Cds (Only In Window 95)

    The Audio CD player uses Windows 95 standard INI file to store disc names, track names, and the play list. You can use the Setup dialog to enter the name of the artist and the disc. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Playing Media Files

    Open Setup Playing Interactive Discs (Video CD 2.0) Capture File Dialog Play Menu Selection Audio Track Play Return Play Select Selection Default When playing Video CD 2.0 discs, the Control panel changes to this interactive panel. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Desktop Management Interface (Dmi)

    VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Con- figuration Utility to maintain the Management Information Format Database (MIFD). DMI is able to auto-detect and record information pertinent to a computer’s system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.

  • Page 77: Using The Asus Dmi Configuration Utility

    VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and may not reflect the screen contents on your system. Edit DMI (or delete) Use the (left-right) cursors to move the top menu items and the (up-down) cursor to move between the left hand menu items.
  • Page 78 You can load the BIOS defaults from a MIFD file and can clear all user modified and added data. You must reboot your computer in order for the defaults to be saved back into the Flash BIOS. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Appendix

    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 moth-...

  • Page 80: Features

    A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires Ethernet LAN adapter card that can activate Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake-On-LAN capa- bility, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up frame. ASUS MEB-VM User’s Manual...

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