® CUSI-FX Socket 370 FlexATX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7 2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSI-FX ................................................................... 8 2.1.1 Specifications .......
CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration .......................................................... 57 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................ 60 4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 62 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ..................................................... 64 4.5 Power Menu ....................................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INTRODUCTION FEATURES HARDWARE SETUP BIOS SETUP SOFTWARE SETUP SOFTWARE REFERENCE APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUSI-FX The ASUS CUSI-FX motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • 2.
2. FEATURES • • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000/Millenium compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. Smart BIOS: 2Mbit flash ROM gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard.
2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance • • • 2. FEATURES Performance • • • • 10 UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. Dual Speeds: CPU frequency can operate at either 133MHz or 100MHz.
2. FEATURES 2.1.4 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 processor thermal sensing and auto-protection.
2. FEATURES 2.2 CUSI-FX Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for Pentium III/Celeron Processors ....................... 2 Chipsets SiS 630E 3C Integration Single Chip ....................................... 3 ITE 8705 Super I/O Chipset ................................................... 13 2MbitFlash BIOS ................................................................... 12 2. FEATURES MB Components Main Memory Maximum 1GB support 2 DIMM Sockets ..
2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 6 5 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUSI-FX Motherboard Layout WOR ATXPWR GAME_AUDIO AUX CD1 Line Out Line In SiS630E 3C Integration Single Chip AUDIO_PANEL MODEM Mic In SPDIFIN SPDIFOUT 32-bit PCI Audio Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZER PCI Slot 1 ITE 8705 Super I/O FLOPPY CLRTC CUSI-FX PCI Slot 2 2Mbit Flash BIOS JEN Audio Modem Riser (AMR) COM2 WOL_CON AFPANEL USBPWR0 PANEL USB1 CH_FAN USB2 NOTE: Gray components are optional at the time of purchase.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p.16 JumperFree Mode Setting (Enable/Disable) 2) USBPWR0/USBPWR1 p.17 USB Power Up Settings (Enable/Disable) 3) FS3, FS1, FS2, FS0 p.18 CPU External Frequency Selection Expansion Slots 1) 2) 3) 4) DIMM1, DIMM2 Socket 370 PCI1, PCI2 AMR p.20 p.22 p.23 p.25 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support Central Processing Unit (CPU) 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Audio Modem Riser Slot p.26 p.26 p.27 p.27 p.27 p.28 p.28 p.29 p.29 p.30 p.30 p.31 p.31 p.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 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 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard’s function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) USB Device Wake Up (USBPWR0, USBPWR1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the USB device power up function for USB devices connected to your system.This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will not power ON if you set these to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3 2 1 CPU 112.0MHz SDRAM 112.0MHz PCI 37.3MHz 18 JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 66.8MHz 66.8MHz 33.4MHz 97.0MHz 97.0MHz 32.3MHz 95.0MHz 95.0MHz 31.7MHz JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 100.0MHz 150.0MHz 37.5MHz JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 100.0MHz 133.3MHz 33.3MHz 95.0MHz 126.7MHz 31.7MHz JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 3 2 1 CPU 70.0MHz SDRAM 105.0MHz PCI 35.0MHz JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 CUSI-FX CPU External Frequency Selection JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 CUSI-FX JP3 JP1 JP2 JP0 ® 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings (NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, 256 or 512MB. to form a memory size between 16MB and 1.5GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DIMM modules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on both sides. Lock ® 0 1 88 Pins 60 Pins 3. H/W SETUP System Memory CUSI-FX 20 Pins CUSI-FX 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must be 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! 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 or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer system’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
3. HARDWARE SETUP The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts. Standard Interrupt Assignments 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot This connector supports a specially designed audio and/or modem card called an AMR. Main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s system chipset. This provides an upgradeable audio and/or modem solution at an incredibly low cost. The motherboard’s onboard CODEC (optional) must be disabled when using an AMR. NOTE: An AMR is not included with this motherboard. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 Connectors WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (RJ45) (optional) An optional RJ-45 connector is located on top of the USB connectors. The connector allows the motherboard to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. RJ-45 LED2 On Off Blinking LED1 Power No power Data transfer LED2 Good connection Bad connection 3. H/W SETUP Connectors LED1 4) Universal Serial Bus Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1) One serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening. See Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.2.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) 0 1 ® 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional) You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing professional audio. Game/MIDI (15-pin female) 3. H/W SETUP DMA Connectors Channels 9) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO) (optional) Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 10) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/66 master device.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 12) IDE Activity LED (2-pin PLED) This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. 0 1 TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. PLED CUSI-FX IDE Activity LED 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 13) Power Supply (PWR_FAN), CPU (CPU_FAN), Chassis (CH_FAN) Fan Connectors (3 pins) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 14) Wake-On-Ring Connector (2-pin WOR) This connector connects to internal modem cards with a Wake-On-Ring output. The connector powers up the system when a ringup packet or signal is received through the internal modem card. NOTE: For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is detected through the COM port. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake On LAN or PCI Modem is enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 16) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB1, 5-1 pin USB2) If the USB Ports on the back panels are inadequate, two USB headers are available for three additional USB ports. Connect an optional 3-port USB connector set to these headers and mount it to an open slot on your chassis. 0 1 10 6 5 1 6: USB Power 7: USBP3– 8: USBP3+ 9: GND USBP4USBP4+ GND USB Power ® USB1 1: USB Power 2: USBP2– 3: USBP2+ 4: GND 5: NC CUSI-FX USB2 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel AUX In (White) CD In (Black) 0 1 ® Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel 17) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX, MODEM) (on audio model only) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 18) ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pin AFPANEL) This connector allows you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to access drive bay with front I/O ports, status LEDs, and space reserved for a hard disk drive.
3. HARDWARE SETUP The following is for items 20–26 0 1 Message LED CUSI-FX SMI Lead Reset Ground +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground +5 V ® PLED Keylock Ground Power LED Speaker Connector +5V Ground Ground Speaker Keyboard Lock Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply.
3. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS CUSI-FX User’s Manual 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 20) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warnings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 21) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KLOCK) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow keyboard locking.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 27) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR) This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply 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.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ), and the power input voltage is set to comply with the standard used in your country (220V-240V or 110-120V). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7. During power-on, hold down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode.
4. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in your motherboard having more problems! 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 1.
4. BIOS SETUP 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when necessary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed.
4. BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this might prevent your system from booting up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original 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. 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 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 or the + 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the installed hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive.
4. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable.
4. BIOS SETUP Head This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. 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]. Sector This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
4. BIOS SETUP 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 key to exit back to the Main menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Language [English] This allows selection of the BIOS’ displayed language. Currently only English is available. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set the passwords. To set the password, highlight the appropriate field and press . Type in a password and press . 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 .
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu Current CPU Internal Frequency This field displays the internal frequency of your processor. 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Internal Frequency (When Jumper Free Mode is set to [Enabled]) In JumperFree™ Mode, this field allows you to select the internal frequency of your CPU. Select [Manual] if you want to make changes to the subsequent 2 fields. Note that selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to hang or crash.
4. BIOS SETUP CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Serial Number [Disabled] The Processor Serial Number is a unique number that is added to every Pentium III processor to help verify the identity of the user across the Internet. Set this field to [Enabled] when you need increased security for doing business online or e-commerce.
4. BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode CPU Upgrade/Reinstallation To ensure that your system can enter BIOS setup after the processor has been changed or reinstalled, your system will start up running at a bus speed of 66MHz and a fail-safe CPU internal frequency (4x100MHz for the Intel Coppermine processor or 2x100MHz for non-Coppermine processors). It will then automatically take you to the Advanced menu with a popup menu of all the officially possible CPU internal frequencies. 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.1 Chip Configuration (Scroll down to see more items as shown.) 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration SDRAM Timing [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for items 2-4, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting [By SPD] configures items 2-4 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks.
4. BIOS SETUP Refresh RAS Assertion [5T] Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [5T] [4T] Refresh Queue Depth [12] Configuration options: [0] [4] [8] [12] SDRAM Refresh Mode [Staggered 1T] Configuration options: [Simultaneous] [Staggered 1T] Memory Hole At Address [None] This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA devices that require it.
4. BIOS SETUP USB Function [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Set to [Enabled] if you want to use USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] (only on LAN model) This motherboard has an embedded LAN controller. If you want to use it, leave on the default setting [Enabled]. If you want to use an add-on LAN card, select [Disabled].
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem device. If a modem device is detected, the onboard modem controller will be enabled; if no modem device is detected, the onboard modem/ audio controller will be disabled. If you have conflicts with the onboard modem controller, you may set the field to [Disabled].
4. BIOS SETUP UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled] When enabled, this field activates the onboard standard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If your system already has a second serial port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you enable the infrared feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ [Auto] These fields set how IRQ use is determined for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ use. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some nonstandard VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly.
4. BIOS SETUP Primary VGA BIOS [PCI Card] This motherboard has integrated VGA. If you are still using a PCI VGA card, this field allows you to select which of the controllers will act as your primary graphics controller. The default, [PCI Card], allows your PCI graphics card to take precedence when detected. [On-Board] allows you to use the onboard VGA as your primary graphics controller. Configuration options: [PCI Card] [On-Board] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration C8000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled] These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Management [User Define] This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If this menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen (use this for monitors without power management or “green” features.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.1 Power Up Control 4. BIOS SETUP Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off and [Enabled] powers up your system. [Previous State] sets your system back to the state it is before the power interruption.
4. BIOS SETUP Power Up By Keyboard [Disabled] When set to [Any Key], you can press any key on your PS2 keyboard to power up your computer. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to [Disabled] because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will not power on if you set this to [Enabled] and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] JTPWR Temperature [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard), CPU, and JTPWR (power supply) temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan, power fan, and chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM).
4. BIOS SETUP 4.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 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. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. When a non-PnP OS is installed or you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select the default setting of [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector.
4. BIOS SETUP 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: 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu NOTE: Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if 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 values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the values you previously saved.
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5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy. You may use any version of Windows 98/2000/ Millenium, but for Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing your motherboard, Windows will detect all plug-and play devices.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP • • • • • Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. PC-cillin 2000 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View the online help for more information. Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view user’s manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.1 Display Properties The motherboard’s built-in 2D/3D AGP VGA supports professional graphics design, gaming, learning, and business applications. NOTE: Depending on your system configuration, components, and options, your system may not show all of the settings displayed in the following pictures. To open the Properties dialog box, right-click the desktop and select Properties, the Settings tab, and then the Advanced button.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Video Setting Video Setting lets you set up the Overlay, Contrast, and Brightness of your display. Sets the contrast and brightness of either one or two or both overlays of your video display. Changes to your settings can be previewed on the displayed picture. 3D Setting 3D Setting is for general color adjustments as well as color adjustments for D3D and OpenGL.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 D3D D3D lets you make basic and advanced performance settings for D3D games. Lets you set the D3D performance of your 3D scenes. Setting the speed to a higher setting will result in a trade-off in display quality, and viceversa Display Property Lets you preview fullscreen the changes. Press the Esc key to go back to this dialog box.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 OpenGL OpenGL lets you make texture and other performance settings for OpenGL applications. Information Information lists the relevant information about your card, such as the chip type, software and driver versions, memory size, video memory clock speed, and the drivers.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s 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. 6.2.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature. Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC’s fan rotation.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. History Lets you record the current monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 Memory Shows the PC’s memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program.
6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right-clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.3 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’s BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly connected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update. Launch the utility from Start | Programs | ASUSUpdate Vx.xx | ASUSUpdate Vx.xx. 2. Select an update method. 3. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you will need to select an Internet site.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent software player that can automatically detect and playback all kinds of video/audio files, CD and MP3 files as well. This is the only software you need for all types of video and audio files. No need to waste time identifying your file types. 6.4.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.5 CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink’s complete range of video and audio software products. It features unrivaled functions allowing users to view high quality video and media-rich DVD contents on the personal computer. With the iPower Internet Enabling feature, PowerDVD opens DVD enthusiasts to on-line DVD resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page. 6.5.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.6 CyberLink VideoLive Mail CyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. VLM 3) is a convenient and excellent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video/audio input devices and to send the mails to any recipients via VLM 3’s built-in e-mail system through the Internet. VLM 3’s mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot information; and thus may convey the most profound information to target audiences.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.6.1 Starting VideoLive Mail To start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink VideoLive Mail, and then click VideoLive Mail x.x. VLM 3’s Setup Wizard will start and guide you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to setup the e-mail environment. 1. Setup Wizard first will prompt a dialog to confirm that you want to configure the hardware and E-mail setting.
7. APPENDIX 7.1 Glossary Bus PCI AGP 1X AGP 2X AGP 4X Bus Frequency 33MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz Bandwidth 33MHz 66MHz 133MHz 266MHz 7 . APPENDIX Glossary 1394 1394 is the IEEE designation for the high performance serial bus at 12.5, 25 or 50MBytes/sec speeds. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. “Reboot” means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...” will reboot your computer. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for mechanical events.
7. APPENDIX ASUS CUSI-FX User’s Manual 7 . APPENDIX Glossary LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. MMX A set of 57 new instructions based on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium II (Klamath) CPU as well as other x86-compatible microprocessors.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS). SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) High speed multi-threaded I/O interface defined by the X3T9.2 committee of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for connecting many peripheral devices.
INDEX A AC PWR Loss Restart 67 Accessories CIDB Intrusion Detection Module Assigning IRQs 23 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector 35 ASUS iPanel Connector 35 ASUS PC Probe Using 81 ATAPI CD-ROM 70 ATX Power Supply Connector 38 ATX Power Switch Lead 37 Audio Modem Riser 25 Audio Port Connectors 29 Parallel Port 27 PS/2 Keyboard 26 PS/2 Mouse 26 Serial Port 28 System Warning Speaker 37 Thermal Sensor 38 USB 27 Wake-On-LAN 32 Wake-On-Ring 32 CyberLink PowerDVD 89 Using 89 PowerPlayer SE 87 Using 87 VideoLive Mail 89
INDEX Legacy Diskette A 48 Legacy Diskette B 48 LiveUpdate Using 86 Load Setup Defaults 73 G Game Connector 29 Glossary 91 H Halt On 53 Hardware Setup CPU Installation 22 HDD Power Down 66 Head 51 Headers USB 33 High Priority PCI Mode 58 Maximum LBA Capacity 51 MB Temperature 69 Memory Hole At 15M-16M 58, 59 MIDI Connector 29 Monitor Output Connector 28 Multi-Sector Transfers 51 O I IDE Connectors 30 IDE Hard Drive 70 Installation CPU 22 Installed Memory 53 Internal Audio Connectors 34 Interrupts Stand
INDEX Using 87 Procedure CPU Installation 22 Procedures Updating BIOS 42 Processor Serial Number 55 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 26 PS/2 Mouse Connector 26 PWR Button < 4 Secs 66 PWR Up On Modem Act 67 U Q UART2 Use Standard Infrared 61 Ultra DMA Mode 51 Universal Serial Bus Ports 27 Updating Your BIOS 41 USB Headers 33 USB Legacy Support 55 Using LiveUpdate 86 PC Probe 81 PowerPlayer SE 87 Quick Power On Self Test 71 V R VCORE Voltage 69 Video Memory Cache Mode 58 Video Off Method 66 Video Off Option 66
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