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MEW-AML
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Socket 370 Intel 810
microATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
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USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro- duced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W
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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Tel (English): +886-2-2894-3447 ext. 706 Tel (Chinese): +886-2-2894-3447 ext. 111 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue,
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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 MEW-AML Motherboard ......................................... 8 2.1.1 Specifications ....
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CONTENTS 4. BIOS SETUP .................................................................................... 28 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility .................................................... 28 4.1.1 Main Menu ....................................................................... 28 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 29 4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 31 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ................................
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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 provid
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How this manual is organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1) INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2) FEATURES Product information and specifications 3 ) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4) BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Serial COM2 connector wi
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2. FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS MEW-AML Motherboard The MEW-AML motherboard from ASUS is designed for the new PC user who wants simple features in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! Supports Intel’s Celeron proces- sor designed for Socket 370 and packaged in Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA). • Latest Intel 810 Chipset! The 810 (GMCH0+ICH) supports 66/100MHz FSB and UltraDMA/66. • Integrated Graphics! Controller supports 3D hyper
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2. FEATURES • Highest Audio Quality! AC’97 DAC/ADC (software audio) built into the au- dio CODEC reduces noise to improve audio quality and performance for a SNR (signal to noise ratio) of +90dB. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. If more quality is required, an optional onboard Crystal PCI audio improves audio quality beyond software audio. 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance! Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in t
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2. FEA TURES Part Definitions 2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS MEW-AML Part Definitions The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. Socket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processors 1 2 DIMM Sockets 3 ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply 4 Four Mbit Firmware Hub (programmable BIOS) Floppy Disk Drive Connector 5 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 6 7 Low Pin Count Multi-I/O Chipset 8 Wake-On-LAN Connector 9 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) Intel 810 (
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2. FEATURES 2.3 ASUS MEW-AML Part Locations 1 2 3 4 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual 11 2. FEA TURES Part Locations
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3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN USB T: Port 1 B: Port 2 External Frequency Selection COM1 Socket 370 PRINTER 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) VGA Intel 810 Line Graphics & Out CD_IN Memory Controller Line Super I/O In Hub 01 0 1 2 3 Mic Row In PCI Slot 1 MEW-AML PCI Slot 2 Intel I/O Controller Audio Codec Hub (ICH) PCI Slot 3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 32-bit PCI PCI Slot 4 Audio Chipset RTCLR PANEL WOL_CON COM2 (Graye
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4 p.14 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Setting Expansion Slots 1) DIMM1, DIMM2 p.15 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support 2) Socket 370 p.17 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Socket 3) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4 p.18 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Connectors 1) PS2KBMS p.19 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female) 2) PS2KBMS p.19 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) 3) USB p.20 Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin female) 4
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3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electric- ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object o
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 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 Ac- cess Memory (SDRAM). This chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not be available. Install memory in any combination as follows: Location 168-pin DIMM SDRAM Total
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3. H/W SETUP CPU 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 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 mod- ules 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 88 Pins FRONT 1 MEW-AML 60 Pins 20 Pins MEW-AML 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must be 3.3V Unbuffered for thi
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that came with the mother- board should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. 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 process
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3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. HARDWARE SETUP 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 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hard- ware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches. 2. Remove your comput
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 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 to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connec- tor on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy
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3. H/W SETUP Connectors 3. HARDWARE SETUP 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) The parallel connector is used for a single parallel device such as a printer or a portable drive. See Parallel Port in 4.4.1 I/O Device Configuration for set- tings. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 5)
