1.1 How This Manual Is Organized

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 & 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 Users Manual Connector set for LCD (with LCD chip onboard) Connector set for TV Out (with TV Out chip onboard) Connector set for audio input/output and game/MIDI port (with audio chip onboard) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional)

2. FEATURES

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

2.1.1 Specifications

2. FEATURES Specifications 8 Intel Processor Support: Supports Intels Celeron processor designed for the 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 three DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 768MB. Integrated Graphics: Integrated AGP 2X graphics controller can use shared system memory or optional dedicated onboard VGA memory (up to 8MB SDRAM). PCI & ISA Expansion: Provides five 32-bit PCI and two 16-bit ISA expansion slots. Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface.

Optional Components

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2.1.3 Intelligence

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: Todays operating systems such as Windows 95/98/ 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 Wake Up: Keyboard Wake Up can be enabled or disabled to allow the computer to be powered ON using your keyboard.

2. FEATURES Intelligence

2.2 Parts of the ASUS ME-99 Motherboard
The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. Socket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processors ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply SiS 620 AGPset Three DIMM Sockets Optional Onboard VGA Memory (up to 8MB) Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors LCD Header (with LCD chip onboard) Wake-On-LAN Connector TV Out Interface (with TV Out chip onboard) LCD Chip (optional) SiS 5595 PCI System I/O Chipset with Integrated Hardware Monitor TV Out Chip (optional) Wake-On-Ring Connector Function DIP Switches Two ISA Slots Programmable Flash EEPROM (2Mbit) Multi-I/O Chipset Five PCI Slots Onboard Audio Chip with Integrated AC97 CODEC (on audio model only) Serial COM2 Header Joystick, Midi, Line Out, Line In, Microphone In Connectors (on audio model only) VGA Monitor Output Connector Parallel Connector Serial COM1 Connector Two USB Connectors PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors

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2. FEA TURES Parts

3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.1 Motherboard Layout
DIMM3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

T: Port 1 B: Port 2

T: Mouse B: Keyboard Row 5

KB WAKEUP

ATX Power Connector

PWR_FAN

PRINTER

CPU_FAN

Socket 370

Line Out Line In Mic In

SiS 620 Chipset

(Integrated AGP 2X VGA)

2 MB SDRAM

GAME_AUDIO

Thermal Sensor
2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM LCDHD SCART

PCI Slot 1 (PCI1)

ESS Solo-1 PCI Audio

AUX CD2

PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) PCI Slot 3 (PCI3)

FLOPPY

PCI Slot 4 (PCI4) PCI Slot 5 (PCI5)

Multi-I/O

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

WOL_CON

SiS5595
Panel IR CHA_FAN IDE LED WOR with Hardware Monitor & Keyboard Controller

DSW2-8 [ON] [OFF]

ME-99 Onboard Audio Setting
8) CPU Bus Frequency Setting (DSW11,2,3,4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the AGPset. This allows the selection of the CPUs External frequency. The CPU external frequency multiplied by the CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple equals the CPUs Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). NOTE: You may set the memory speed independently from the CPU External Frequency. Depending on your memory type PC66 (66MHz) or PC100 (100MHz), select the appropriate RAM speed along with the appropriate CPU speed. 9) Memory Transfer Mode Setting (DSW15) You can set the memory clock frequency to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the CPU external frequency.

(SYNC) CPU DIMM PCI

66.82MHz 66.82MHz 33.41MHz
75.00MHz 75.00MHz 37.50MHz
90.00MHz 90.00MHz 30.00MHz
95.00MHz 95.00MHz 31.66MHz
100.23MHz 100.23MHz 33.41MHz
105.00MHz 105.00MHz 35.00MHz
112.00MHz 112.00MHz 37.33MHz
115.00MHz 115.00MHz 38.33MHz
120.00MHz 120.00MHz 40.00MHz
124.00MHz 124.00MHz 31.00MHz
130.00MHz 130.00MHz 32.50MHz
133.30MHz 133.30MHz 33.33MHz
140.00MHz 140.00MHz 35.00MHz
144.97MHz 145.00MHz 36.24MHz
150.00MHz 150.00MHz 37.50MHz
155.00MHz 155.00MHz 38.75MHz

(ASYNC) CPU DIMM PCI

100.23MHz 66.82MHz 33.41MHz
105.00MHz 70.00MHz 35.00MHz
112.00MHz 74.66MHz 37.33MHz
115.00MHz 76.66MHz 38.33MHz
120.00MHz 80.00MHz 40.00MHz
124.00MHz 82.67MHz 31.00MHz
130.00MHz 86.67MHz 32.50MHz
133.30MHz 88.87MHz 33.33MHz
140.00MHz 93.33MHz 35.00MHz
144.97MHz 96.65MHz 36.24MHz
150.00MHz 100.00MHz 37.50MHz
155.00MHz 103.33MHz 38.75MHz
ME-99 CPU External Frequency Setting
(ASYNC) CPU 66.82MHz DIMM 100.23MHz PCI 33.41MHz
75.00MHz 100.00MHz 37.50MHz
90.00MHz 60.00MHz 30.00MHz
95.00MHz 63.33MHz 31.66MHz
10) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Setting (DSW21,2,3,4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the CPUs External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency.

Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom)

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ME-99 Socket 370

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 hardware settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers or switches. 2. Remove your computer systems cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use. 3. Carefully align the cards connectors and press firmly. 4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above. 5. Replace the computer systems 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. NOTE: PCI slots 1 and 5 share the same IRQ. 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 cards 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 the System icon, which gives you the 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 those two devices are in use at the same time. ASUS ME-99 Users Manual 27
3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
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 do 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. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 28

Power Supply Fan

Chassis Fan Power
15) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin AUX, MODEM, CD2, CD1) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as CD-ROMs, TV tuners, or MPEG cards. 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.
Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel
Modem-Out Ground Ground Modem-In
Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Ground
Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel
ME-99 Internal Audio Connectors
16) 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 GND IRRX (NC) +5V

Front View

Back View

IRTX GND

+5V (NC) IRRX

ME-99 Infrared Module Connector
17) TV Out Connector (12-1 pin SCART) This optional connector allows you to connect your computer directly to a TV with a SCART socket. NOTE: This connector is available only on motherboards with optional SCART interface support.
20: 19: 18: 17: 16: 15: 14: 13: 12: 11: (No connection) (No connection) TX2+ GND TX1TX0+ GND TXC0+5V FDDCDAT 10: 9: 8: 7: 6: 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: (No connection) GND TX2TX1+ GND TX0TXC+ GND PLSENSE FDDCCLK

ME-99 LCD Header

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18) LCD Header (20-pin LCDHD) This header supports the provided LCD cable with mounting bracket. Connect the cable to this header and mount the bracket to the case on a free expansion slot. You can make available the LCD port by setting the DSW2-7 switch to ON (see 3.4 Motherboard Settings). NOTE: This connector is available only on motherboards with optional Digital Flat Panel (DFP) interface support.

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. 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 <Delete> 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 <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, 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 <Delete> 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.
4. BIOS SETUP Program Information

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

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)
<F1> or <Alt + H> <Esc> or<Alt + X>
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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 Moves the cursor up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field 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
or (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right or (keypad arrows) - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar <Enter> <Home> or <PgUp> <End> or <PgDn> <F5> <F10>

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 <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> 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 <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document. Press the <Home> key to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press the <Enter> or the <Esc> key.

Sub-Menu

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 <Enter>. 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 <Esc> 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.

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. Supervisor Password: [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] This field allows you to set the password. To set the password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password and press <Enter>. 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 <Enter>. 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 <Enter>. The same dialog box as above will appear. Press <Enter> 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 the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all Security menu options.
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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) 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

ME-99 Clear RTC RAM

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.
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]

4.4 Advanced Menu

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 CPUs 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. 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] When set to [Read Only], this field protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing 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]. 54 ASUS ME-99 Users Manual 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced 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 <Space> 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] ASUS ME-99 Users Manual 67

4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu

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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4.7 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:

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 the <Enter> key 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.

4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu

NOTE: Pressing the <Esc> 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.

Sets the preferred tint of your displa;y Preview picture

Change preview picture

Sets your displays color mapping
Restores settings to the original program defaults
5.6 Install Audio Driver (only with onboard audio option)
(3) Choose Upgrade Drivers and then click here.
(4) Select the preferred language of the driver and then click here to start installation.
(5) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5.7 Install ESS AudioRack32 (only with onboard audio)
(4) Click here to set AudioRack as your default CD player.
(5) Click here to complete Setup.
(6) Click here to start AudioRack32.
5.8 Install ESS Software Wave Table
(only with onboard audio)
(3) Click here and then click Next. (4) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5.9 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx
(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) Click here.
(8) Insert a floppy disk and then click here. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click OK. (3) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5.10 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x
5.11 Uninstalling Programs
Add/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You may use this function if a program does not provide its own uninstallation program.
(1) Double-click here to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
(2) Select the program to remove and click here.

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE

ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer systems 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. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 85

6.1 ASUS PC Probe

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 taskbars system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon will allow you to see the status of your PC.
6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe

Monitoring

Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 86

6.2.7 The Compact Disk Player
The Compact Disk Player Controls
plays the MIDI file currently loaded. goes back one file in the playlist. activates or deactivates the Pause goes forward one file in the playlist. stops the file currently playing. enables or disables the Auto Repeat. goes back one second in the MIDI file. opens the Set Playlist dialog box. goes forward one second in the MIDI file. ejects the CD from the CD-ROM drive.

6.2.8 The Audio Recorder

The Audio Recorder enables you to record, compress, store, and play back voice, music, and other sound. It provides settings for sound attributes such as mono/stereo, compression level, and sampling rate. You can use it to embed sound objects in documents created in applications that support object linking and embedding (OLE). The Audio Recorders edit, record, and playback capabilities are compatible with the Windows Sound Recorder and other recorders that record and play back in the PCM format. Like the Digital Audio Player, the Audio Recorder can record and play back.WAV and.AUD files. The Audio Recorder allows a choice of compression from low, medium, and high ESPCM and ADPCM. 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 98
The Audio Recorder Controls
starts a new audio file. inserts the Clipboard audio at the cursor or replaces the selected portion. opens an audio file. mixes the Clipboard audio with the audio beginning at the cursor. saves an audio file. starts recording. reverses the last change you made to the current audio file. plays the currently loaded audio file. removes the selected portion of the audio file and stores it on the Clipboard. stops the file currently playing or recording. copies the selected audio portion to the Clipboard without removing it. determines the cursor position on the waveform.
The Audio Recorder Display
The four text boxes under the tool bar display the length in seconds of the selected part of the currently loaded file, the total length in seconds of the current file, whether the file is in stereo or mono, and the sampling rate in kilohertz. To the right of the text boxes is a box displaying the icon associated with the particular file. If a file has no icon associated with it, it is given a default icon.
This information is provided for convenience only. Information here is subject to change without prior notice. View the installation CD for any updated information in Readme text files. The AudioRack also provides detailed online help (click the Help button on the Command Center) 6. S/W REFERENCE AudioRack 99

6.2.9 Release Notes

Disable Eject Button on the CD Player
Under the Windows directory in the file auddrive.ini, there is a string DisableEjectButton=0 under the [cdplayer] section. If you would like to disable EJECT button on the CD player, you can change the value from 0 to 1. You need to close AudioRack and launch it again to make the new settings take effect.
Using AudioRack CD Player as Default CD Player
During installation, you will be asked if you want to use AudioRack CD player as the default CD player. Normally Windows 95 CD player is the default and will automatically run when an audio CD is inserted into the CD-ROM. If you answer Yes, the installation program will overwrite the value of the key [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT]\AudioCD\shell\play\command in the registry. You may switch back to Windows 95 CD player by resetting this key value.
Configuring Playback Mixer
The PCI audio chip offers eight inputs for the playback mixer, including Line, Wave, CD, Synth, Aux A, Aux B, Mic, and Mono In. AudioRack can only display six of them at a time. You may configure the settings by modifying the file auddrive.ini in the Windows directory. Under the section [MixerRak], you can enable or disable the display of each input by setting its corresponding binary value to 1 (enable) or 0 (disable).
6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
6.3.1 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility
This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to maintain the Management Information Format Database (MIFD). DMI is able to auto-detect and record information pertinent to a computers system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. The onboard BIOS will detect as many system information as possible and store those collected information in a 4KB block in the motherboards Flash EPROM and allow the DMI to retrieve data from this database. Unlike other BIOS software, the BIOS on this motherboard uses the same technology implemented for Plug and Play to allow dynamic real-time updating of DMI information versus creating a new BIOS image file and requiring the user to update the whole BIOS. This DMI Configuration Utility also allows the system integrator or end user to add additional information into the MIFD such as serial numbers, housing configurations, and vendor information. Those information not detected by the motherboard BIOS and has to be manually entered through the DMI Configuration Utility and updated into the MIFD. This DMI Configuration Utility provides the same reliability as PnP updating and will prevent the refreshing failures associated with updating the entire BIOS. 6. S/W REFERENCE DMI Utility 100

Visiosonic

Professional DJ Products Made by Pro DJs for Pro DJs

PCDJ Digital 1200sl

Mini Tower

QUICK START MANUAL

Visiosonic, Ltd
http://www.visiosonic.com

Safety Information

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. The lightning flash with arrow symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.
CAUTION FOR USA & CANADIAN MODELS ONLY TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or stored in a damp environment. LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
The desired voltage can be set with the Voltage Switch located on the back panel of the Mini Tower unit by using a screw driver.
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Getting Started

Congratulations
on receiving the Mini Tower and the PCDJ Digital 1200sl MP3 system for professional DJs. We at Visiosonic would like to thank you for purchasing this incredible system which offers the latest technology that empowers DJs like never before. This booklet is designed to give you quick-start assistance in setting up your Mini Tower. Read this entire booklet and follow the steps required. Youll have the system up and running in just a few minutes. After youve completed the Quick Start Manual, proceed to the PCDJ Digital 1200sl Users Manual to learn how to utilize all of the many great features that are now available to the professional DJ.

List of Contents

! 1 ! 1 ! 1 ! 2 ! 1 ! 1 ! 1 ! 1 Mini Tower Unit Phone Cable Power Cord Audio Cables/RCA Windows 98 CD Packet Sound Blaster Live! Installation CD ASUS ME-99 USERS MANUAL 1.03 PCDJ Digital 1200sl Software program

Personal Requirements

Along with the PCDJ Digital 1200sl Software and Mini Tower, you will need a monitor, keyboard and mouse to be able to run the system. The following segment shows how to connect these peripheral computer devices to the Mini Tower. NOTE: You can purchase a keyboard, mouse and monitor at any major computer store or from our web site.

Setting Up

Connecting up to your Mini Tower is very simple. Just follow the steps below and refer to the diagram as needed.

Mini Tower Diagram

(Rear View)
Exhaust Fan Voltage Switch Power Switch Mouse (green) Keyboard (purple) USB (Universal Serial Bus)

(teal)

Power In
Serial (Comm) Port 1 Printer / LP 1 (pink)

(blue)

Video Output to Monitor
Phone (to wall jack) Line (to phone jack)
(Black) Line Out Jack - Back (Green) Line Out Jack - Front

Ventilation Grill

Setup Procedure
NOTE: The Exhaust Fan and Ventilation Grill exist to keep the equipment from overheating. Their cooling purpose is very important to the safety, longevity and performance of the unit. Make sure these items are never blocked and can always receive ample fresh air.

STEP 1. Set the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position in the back of the Mini Tower.
STEP 2. Connect your monitors cord to the (blue) Video Output to Monitor socket. STEP 3. Connect your mouses cord to the (green) Mouse socket.
STEP 4. Connect your keyboards cord to the (purple) Keyboard socket.
STEP 5. Take one of the audio cables supplied with the Mini Tower and put the 1/8 male stereo plug into the (black) Line Out Jack of the Sound Blaster Live! sound card. This is the back Line Out. NOTE: The sound card has front and back Line Outs in order to help you configure your entire setup with consistency. For example, when the main speakers are properly connected to the Main outputs of your audio system and your monitor speakers are connected to the Monitor outputs, if you cross the wires at the sound card, the outputs would be opposite in the speakers. STEP 6. Place the left and right RCA plugs of this audio cable into the left and right monitor (back) speaker jacks of your audio system.
STEP 7. Take the second audio cable supplied with the Mini Tower and put the 1/8 male stereo plug into the (green) Line Out Jack of the Sound Blaster Live! sound card. This is the front Line Out. STEP 8. Place the left and right RCA plugs of this audio cable into the left and right front (main) speaker jacks of your audio system. STEP 9. If you have an Internet Provider (IP), connect your telephone cord from the wall to the Line jack. (The Phone jack of the modem is generally not used for DJs)
NOTE: The phone jacks on the rear of the Mini Tower may be in different order than the diagram shows. Observe the icon next to each jack to verify which one is the Line jack. STEP 10. Connect the Mini Towers power cord into the Power In socket and plug it into your homes wall socket. NOTE: The Mini Tower you received is designed to work with either 110 or 220 voltage. It comes preset for the 110 voltage use. If you require 220 voltage, you can change the setting in the Voltage Switch by using a screwdriver and switching the setting from 115 to 230. Make sure the power is disconnected before changing the settings.

A Final Note

Now that you have successfully connected up with your Mini Tower unit, its time to move to the PCDJ Digital 1200sl Users Manual and begin learning how to utilize this powerful MP3 system. Make sure that you fill out your License and mail it back to Visiosonic right away. If you have any questions that need addressing at this point, you can speak to a Visiosonic Support Representative toll free at: 877-778-4746 or e-mail to: support@visiosonic.com with your detailed question. The response time for e-mail is usually within one working day.