This manual introduces the features and characteristics of ASUS MEB-VM motherboard, including the motherboard's specifications, interfaces, and usage instructions.
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the ASUS MEB-VM motherboard, including a checklist of supplied items, detailed hardware layout, jumper settings, and step‑by‑step procedures for installing CPU, memory, and expansion cards. It also explains the BIOS menus, power‑management features, and optional components such as the infrared module and Wake‑On‑LAN Ethernet card.
Additional sections describe the included software utilities, such as the DMI configuration tool, and provide an appendix with specifications for the integrated Intel 82558 Ethernet controller and other onboard features. Safety warnings and FCC compliance information are also included.
| CPU socket | Socket 370 PPGA for Intel Celeron |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel 440BX AGPset |
| AGP slot | AGP 2X, supports 8 MB or 4 MB ATI Rage Pro graphics |
| Expansion slots | 2 × 32‑bit PCI, 1 × 16‑bit ISA |
| Audio codec | Creative ES1373 PCI audio chipset (optional) |
| Ethernet controller | Intel 82558 10/100 Mbps LAN controller |
| Wake‑On‑LAN | Supported via optional ASUS PCI‑L101 Fast Ethernet card |
Wake‑On‑LAN provides the capability to remotely power on systems that support the feature by sending a wake‑up frame.
An Intel 82558 controller provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity.
It supports Intel Celeron processors in a Socket 370 plastic pin grid array package.