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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 2
... are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number.
For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the following...
MEW-AM User Manual - Page 4
... Settings 14
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 15 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 15
3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation 16 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 17 3.7 Expansion Cards 18
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 18 3.8 External Connectors 19 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 27 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 28
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 28
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4.2 BIOS Setup Program 31 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 4.2.2 Legend Bar 32
4.3 Main Menu 34 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 35 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 38
4.4 Advanced Menu 40 4.4.1 I/O Device Configuration 41
4.5 Security Menu 42 4.6 Power Menu 44
General Power Settings 44 Power-Up Events 44 4.7 Boot Menu 45 Boot Sequence 45 4.8 Exit Menu 46
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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 6
... 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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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 7
... (1) Serial COM2 connector with bracket (1) 40-pin ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) 80-wire ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives
(Note: The 80-wire cable has a 40-pin connector.)
(1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual
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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 8
.... Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions.
• Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! 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.
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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 9
... is compatible with existing ATA-2 IDE specifications so there is no need to upgrade current IDE devices or cables.
• 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...
MEW-AM User Manual - Page 10
... power supply 4 Four Mbit Firmware Hub (programmable BIOS) 5 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 7 Low Pin Count Multi-I/O Chipset 8 Wake-On-LAN Connector 9 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 10 Intel 810-DC100 (GMCH-DC100) Integrated Graphics Chipset 11 High-speed 4MB SDRAM for integrated AGP VGA 12 Serial COM2 Header 13 Four PCI Slots 14 Crystal Audio Chipset (optional...
MEW-AM User Manual - Page 12
... 1
MEW-AM
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
32-bit PCI Audio Chipset
PCI Slot 4
COM2
4Mbit Firmware
Hub (FWH)
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR)
Row 00 1 2 3
Super I/O
PRIMARY IDE
Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
RTCLR
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power
WOL_CON PANEL
3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout
SECONDARY IDE
FLOPPY
(Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.)
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23) ATXPWR
p.26 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins)
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
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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 14
...FS2
FS3
FS4
FS0
FS1
FS2
FS3
FS4
MEW-AM CPU External Frequency Selection
3 2 1
CPU SDRAM
PCI
70MHz 105MHz
35MHz
66.0MHz 100.0MHz
33.4MHz
Recommended CPU Setting
NOTE: For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION)
WARNING! CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for current Celeron processors and are not guaranteed to be stable...
MEW-AM User Manual - Page 15
...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).
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...
MEW-AM User Manual - Page 16
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... 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 per DIMM slot.
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... multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for your Socket 370 processor or else boot-up may not be possible.
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)
3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
1
MEW-AM
MEW-AM Socket 370
Notch
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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 18
... 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. 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 28
... certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It it recommended that you reboot using a floppy.
3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH.
4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS
IMPORTANT! If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory...
MEW-AM User Manual - Page 29
... disk you created earlier. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . The Update BIOS
Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-
XX.XXX, and then press . NOTE: To cancel this operation, press .
4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS
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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 31
... 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 BIOS.
The BIOS on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
MEW-AM User Manual - Page 35
... 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).
Other options for the Type field are:
[None] - to disable IDE devices
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MEW-AM User Manual - Page 40
... to set this to [Disabled] to prevent write errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retesting a second, and third time. A complete test of the system memory can be done on the first test. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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