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ASUS MEZ-VM User’s Manual
CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION
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How this manual is organized
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Item Checklist
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II.
FEATURES
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The ASUS MEZ-VM Motherboard
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Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards
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Parts of the ASUS MEZ-VM Motherboard
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III. HARDWARE SETUP
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ASUS MEZ-VM Motherboard Layout
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Hardware Setup Steps
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1. Jumpers
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2. System Memory (DIMM)
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SPD Support
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DIMM Memory Installation
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3.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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4.
Expansion Cards
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Expansion Card Installation Procedure:
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Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
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Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards
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5.
External Connectors
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Power Connection Procedures
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Flash Memory Writer Utility
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IV. BIOS SETUP
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Main Menu
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Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS
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6.
BIOS Setup
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Load Defaults
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Standard CMOS Setup
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Details of Standard CMOS Setup:
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BIOS Features Setup
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Details of BIOS Features Setup
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Chipset Features Setup
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Details of Chipset Features Setup
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Power Management Setup
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Details of Power Management Setup
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PNP and PCI Setup
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Details of PNP and PCI Setup
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Load BIOS Defaults
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Load Setup Defaults
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