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  • Page 1 MEW-AML ® Socket 370 Intel microATX 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/Pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Fax: +49-2102-4420-66 Email: sales@asuscom.de Technical Support Hotline: MB/Other: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Online Support: www.asuscom.de/de/support WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of 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 ..............8 2.1.3 Performance ............... 9 2.2 ASUS MEW-AML Part Definitions ......... 10 2.3 ASUS MEW-AML Part Locations ...........
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 5. SOFTWARE SETUP ................ 49 5.1 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD ........49 5.2 Operating Systems ..............52 5.3 Starting Windows For the First Time ........52 5.4 ASUS LiveUpdate ..............55 5.5 Driver ..................56 5.6 Other ..................58 5.7 Uninstalling Programs ..............

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana- dian 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. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25” and (2) 3.5” floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User’s Manual ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 fast ethernet card (optional) ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    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).

  • Page 9: Performance

    • 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: Asus Mew-Aml 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 DIMM Sockets ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply...

  • Page 11: Asus Mew-Aml Part Locations

    2. FEATURES 2.3 ASUS MEW-AML Part Locations ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Hardware Setup

    Intel I/O Controller Audio Hub (ICH) Codec PCI Slot 3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 32-bit PCI PCI Slot 4 Audio Chipset PANEL RTCLR WOL_CON COM2 (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: 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 ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Settings

    105MHz 100.0MHz 35MHz 33.4MHz NOTE: For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS’ web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) WARNING! CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for cur- rent Celeron processors and are not guaranteed to be stable. Premature wearing of the processor may result when overclocking.

  • Page 15: General Dimm Notes

    This motherboard operates at 100MHz, therefore PC100-compliant modules must be used because of the strict timing issues involved under this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability. •...

  • Page 16: Memory Installation

    FRONT MEW-AML 60 Pins 20 Pins MEW-AML 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 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clamp- style processor fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) MEW-AML Notch MEW-AML Socket 370 ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Expansion Cards

    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. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: External Connectors

    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. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 See Serial Port A or B in 4.4.1 I/O Device Configura- tion for settings. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be re- corded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink) allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice. Line Out Line In 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 (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 MEW-AML MEW-AML Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 11) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.
  • Page 24 CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. CPU Fan Power Chassis Fan Power MEW-AML +12V MEW-AML 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power The following PANEL illustration is used for items 14-21 Keyboard Lock External SMI Lead Speaker Message LED...
  • Page 25 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. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD_IN MEW-AML MEW-AML Internal Audio Connector 23) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR) This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power sup- ply 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.

  • Page 27: Power Connection Procedures

    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. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Bios Setup

    4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH. IMPORTANT! If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and there- fore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Updating Bios Procedures (Only When Necessary)

    <Enter>. 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (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.
  • Page 30 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 servicing. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Bios Setup Program

    POST. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not re- flect your BIOS screens exactly. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Bios Menu Bar

    Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field <Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field <End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field <F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults <F10> Saves changes and exits Setup ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: General Help

    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. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None] Sets the type of floppy drives 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.] ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Primary & Secondary Master/Slave

    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 ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 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]. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capa- bility. 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] ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Keyboard Features

    Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field controls the state of the NumLock key when the system boots. When switched on, the numeric keypad generates numbers instead of con- trolling cursor operations. Configuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 CPU Type, CPU Speed, Cache RAM, Installed Memory These fields display the CPU and memory information detected by the sys- tem during bootup. You do not need to make changes to these fields. These are display only fields. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    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] ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 ESCD. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel, both, or disable both channels (for systems with only SCSI drives). Con- figuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: I/O Device Configuration

    Parallel Port Mode configuration will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode [EPP1.9+SPP] This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Configu- ration options: [SPP] [EPP1.9+SPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP1.9] [Mono-direc- tional] [EPP1.7+SPP] [ECP+EPP1.7] ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Security Menu

    Password on boot [Disabled] To implement password protection during bootup, set your password in the Supervisor Password / User Password fields and select [Enabled] for this field. The passwords will not take effect if you disable this field. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 RTC RAM: (1) Unplug your computer, (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 RTCLR MEW-AML MEW-AML Clear RTC RAM ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Power Menu

    Configuration options: [Off] [On] PCI Bus [Off] This feature allows your computer to be powered up from Soft-off mode when a PCI device (such as a modem or network card) receives a call. Con- figuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Boot Menu

    This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives. Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Net- work)] ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When this option is selected or if <F5> 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 val- ues to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
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  • Page 49: Software Setup

    Navigation Button Descriptions Motherboard Info displays information on your motherboard, BIOS, and CPU. Browse This CD allows you to see the contents of the ASUS Support CD. User’s Manual displays the motherboard user’s manual in pdf format. Technical Support Form opens up a blank Technical Support Request Form for you to fill and print out when you run into technical difficulties and need technical assistance.

  • Page 50: Support Cd Submenus

    Installation Submenu LDCM: Not available for this motherboard ASUS Probe: Not available for this motherboard. ASUS LiveUpdate: Installs a program to help you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. Driver: Installs the necessary drivers for your on- board components to work properly.

  • Page 51: Dos Utility Submenu

    Choose “Restart in MS-DOS mode” then type “aflash” from the AFLASH folder on the support CD. ASUS Contact Information Submenu This page gives Marketing and Technical Support contact information which is similar to the one in the beginning of this User’s Manual. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Operating Systems

    Windows may load an older display driver that is incompatible with the onboard VGA 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 53: Intel 82802 Firmware Hub Device Found

    5.3.1 Intel 82802 Firmware Hub Device Found (2) Click here and then click Next. (1) Click here. (3) Insert the Windows 98 CD into your CD-ROM drive, browse to it, and (4) Click here. then click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Pci Multimedia Audio Device Found

    5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3.2 PCI Multimedia Audio Device Found (2) Click here and then click Next. (1) Click here. (3) Browse to the here and then click Next. (4) Click here. (6) Click here. (5) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Asus Liveupdate

    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. (5) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Driver

    CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (5) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here to install to the (9) Click here. default folder. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 (13) Click here. (12) Click here. (15) Click here. (14) Click here. (17) Click here. (16) Click here. (18) Browse to (19) To install other driv- E:\VGA\WIN98 and ers, click here and then click here. then click Finish. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Other

    (4) Click here. (5) Click here only after you have read the license (6) Click here. agreement. (7) Click here to install the (8) Click here and then follow driver to the default folder. the online instructions. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Intel Security Driver

    CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (8) Click here and then follow the online instructions. (7) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 (5) Enter the information requested and the click here * The serial number can be found on the software license agreement card. (7) Click here only if you accept the terms of the agreement. (8) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 5. SOFTWARE SETUP (9) Click here. (10) Click here. (11) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Yamaha Xgstudio

    (2) Click here. (1) Click here. (4) Click here. (3) Click here. (6) Click here. (5) Click here only after you have carefully read the license agreement. (7) Click here. (8) Click here. (9) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (2) Click here. (1) Click here. (4) Click here only after you have read the license agreement. (3) Click here. (5) Click here. (6) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 (4) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Click here only if you accept the terms of the (6) Click here. license agreement. (8) Click here and then follow the online instructins to finish (7) Click here. installation. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 (1) Click here. (4) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Click here only if you accept the terms of the (6) Click here. license agreement. (7) To install other drivers or programs, click here and then click Finish. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Uninstalling Programs

    Add/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You may use this function if a program does not provide its own uninstall program. (1) Double-click here to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box. (2) Select the program to remove and click here. (3) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Software Reference

    Adapter Shows what type of display adapter you are currently using. To install the software for a new display adapter, click Change. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Color Management

    Color Management Lists all the color profile currently associated with your monitor. Click a profile to make it the active profile. Otherwise, the default pro- file is the active profile. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 Gives information on your graphics device such as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. Internet links are also available for easy ac- cess to the ASUS Web page for new updated drivers and notices. Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your dis- play according to your preference.
  • Page 70 OnScreen Display (OSD). To use this func- tion, select Enable OSD. You may want to change the default hot key (CTRL+ALT+O) if it conflicts with the hot keys of other games, video players, or Windows programs. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Asus Liveupdate

    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’s BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly con- nected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 72: Using Yamaha Xgstudio Player

    Designates the song just before the currently down. playing song as the new current-play song. For detailed instructions and references to software and utilities, use the pro- grams’ online help and electronic documentations. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Using Yamaha Xgstudio Mixer

    (SCOPE velocity meter): Animation Displays the volume (amount of velocity) of each MIDI channel graphically in a radio chart. (drum and percussion): Animation Displays animation with lights that match the drums and percussion used in the drum channel (10ch). ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 The Smart Arranger allows you to easily change the mood of a song. You can switch between seven ensemble voice sets with these buttons. To return to the original voice set, click Piano Orchestra Mallet Techno Choir Robot Nature Return ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Hardware Information

    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.5 Hardware Information (1) Click here. ASUS MEW-AML User’s Manual...
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  • Page 77: 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 78: Software Driver Support

    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 MEW-AML User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 ® Goes Mobile! Goes Mobile! Goes Mobile! Goes Mobile! Goes Mobile! M8300/8200 Series Thin & Light Convertible Notebook PC 13.3” or 12.1” TFT Color Display 233/266/300/333/366/400+MHz F7400 Series Professional Notebook PC 14.1” TFT Color Display 300/333/366/400+MHz Built-in DVD/MPEG2 Decoder L7300/7200 Series All-in-One Compact Notebook PC 13.3”...
  • Page 80 ® Ultra-Fast CD-ROM • Supports high speed CD-Audio playback • Supports high speed digital audio extraction • Supports UltraDMA/33 transfer mode • Compatible with all CD formats • Supports multi-read function (CD-R/CD-RW) Drive Interface Type: ATAPI/Enhanced IDE supporting PIO mode 4, multi- word DMA mode 2, UltraDMA/33 Disc Formats: Audio CD, CD-ROM (mode 1 &...

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