Asus MES-N - Manual (Page 4)

4 ASUS MES-N User’s Manual
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7
1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 The ASUS MES-N Motherboard ................................................ 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Performance ....................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Intelligence ....................................................................... 10
2.2 Motherboard Parts ..................................................................... 11
3. HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................................... 12
3.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 12
3.2 Riser Card Parts & Layout ........................................................ 14
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 17
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 17
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 24
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes ...................................................... 24
3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation ............................................ 25
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 26
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 27
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 27
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 27
3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards ........................ 28
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 29
3.8.1 Back Panel Connectors .................................................... 29
3.8.2 Midboard Connectors ...................................................... 32
3.8.3 Riser Card Connectors ..................................................... 35
3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 41
4. BIOS SETUP .................................................................................... 42
4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility .................................................... 42
4.1.1 Main Menu ....................................................................... 42
4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ................................ 44
4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 45
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 46
4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 46
4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 48