® TUSL2-M Intel® 815E Chipset microATX 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 TUSL2-M ................................................................. 8 2.
CONTENTS 4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 52 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave .............................. 53 4.3.2 Keyboard Features ......................................................... 56 4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration ........................................................ 61 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .....................................
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 Instructions on setting up the motherboard.
2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS TUSL2-M The ASUS TUSL2-M 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 • • • • • • • • • • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem, Home PNA, 10/100 Ethernet networking, USB hub, as well as future technologies such as xDSL. PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) expansion slots. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.
2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Specifications–Optional Components The following onboard components are optional at the time of purchase: • • Smart Networking: Features 3Com’s 3C920 Fast Ethernet controller, which supports Wired for Management, remote wake-up, and OnNow initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Onboard Audio: AC’97 Audio chipset supports the latest audio sound circuitry. A software package helps setup the multi-channel PC sound system. 2. FEATURES Performance 2.1.
2. FEATURES • PC’99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series 2. FEATURES Intelligence motherboards are PC’99 compliant. The new PC’99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: support for Plugn-Play capability and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT .
2. FEATURES 2.2 TUSL2-M Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for Pentium III/Celeron/Tualatin CPUs.. ............... 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches ................................................... 8 2. FEATURES MB Components Chipsets Intel 82815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) ...... 3 Intel 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) .......................... 13 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) .................................................
2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) USBPWR1 USBPWR2 3) USBCNR1/USBCNR2 4) AUD_EN1 5) LAN_EN 6) KBPWR 7) DSW p. 18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p. 19 USB Device Wake Up (Enable/Disable) p. 19 p. 20 p. 20 p. 21 p. 22 USB/CNR Selection (USB2 Connect/CNR) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (Enable/Disable) Onboard LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) Keyboard Power Up (Enable/Disable) CPU External Frequency Setting p. 24 p. 26 p. 27 p. 28 p.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 11) 12) 13) 14) ACHA WOL_CON WOR LCDTV p. 38 p. 39 p. 39 p. 40 Chassis Intrusion Connector (2 pins) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins) LCD-TV Headers (18-1 pins/18 pins) 15) USB2 16) ATXPWR p. 40 USB Headers (5-1 pins) p. 41 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 17) PWRLED (PANEL) p. 42 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) 18) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p. 42 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 19) SPEAKER (PANEL) 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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard’s onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP switches. When using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. ON 1 2 3 4 5 DSW ON OFF ® TUSL2-M TUSL2-M DIP Switches 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) USB Device Wake Up (USBPWR1,USBPWR2) These allow you to disable or enable the USB device wake up function. Set these jumpers to Enable if you wish to use your USB devices to wake up your computer. 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 this to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (AUD_EN1) (available on audio model only) The onboard audio CODEC may be enabled or disabled using all of these jumpers. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using an ISA or PCI audio card on any of the expansion slots or a primary audio/modem CNR on a CNR slot (see CNR Slot later in this section). If using a PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration must also be disabled.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you to disable or enable the keyboard power up function. Set this jumper to Enable if you wish to use your keyboard (by pressing ) 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 Enable. Your computer will not power ON if you set this to Enable but do not have the appropriate ATX power supply.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, AGP, and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency. IMPORTANT: 1. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF. 2. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches (see CPU Internal Frequency in 4.4 Advanced Menu).
3. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor. Frequency Selection Switches 1 2 3 4 5 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 100:100 100:100 100:100 64.4 60.0 66.0 68.3 70.0 75.0 80.0 83.0 99.6 90.0 100.0 99.6 90.0 100.0 102.5 105.0 112.5 120.0 124.5 99.6 90.0 100.
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). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. Install memory in any combination as follows: 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). 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.
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 (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth. ® TUSL2-M 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards TUSL2-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) NOTE: Disable the integrated graphics controller (see Onboard VGA in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration) when using an add-on graphics card.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 Connectors 3.8.1 External 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.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. For additional USB ports, you can use the USB headers (see USB Headers later in this section) and mount it to the chassis. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 4) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).
3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2) 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 1/2 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) 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 Channels Connectors 8) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO) (optional) Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8.2 Internal Connectors 1) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® TUSL2-M 3.
® TUSL2-M TUSL2-M IDE Connectors Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector 3. HARDWARE SETUP NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 3) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) 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. TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND WARNING! Airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks is imperative, and the corresponding pins should be used accordingly. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. ® CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND TUSL2-M TUSL2-M 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Internal Microphone Connector (3-pin MIC2) This connector allows you to connect chassis mounted microphone to the motherboard. MIC2 Ground MIC Input MIC Power ® 3 1 TUSL2-M TUSL2-M Internal Microphone Connector 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 8) ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 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 10) SMB Connector (6-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. SMBus devices communicate by means of the SMBus with an SMBus host and/ or other SMBus devices. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus, which is a multi-device bus; that is, multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating data transfer. SMB +3V SMBDATA Ground ® TUSL2-M SMBCLK FLOATING 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output. The connector powers up the system when a wake up packet or signal is received through the LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake On LAN or PCI Modem is enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that the system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
3. HARDWARE SETUP +5V ® TVHSYNC GND DD2 DD0 LCDTV GND DD11 DD9 DD7 GND DD5 CLKOUT1 +1.8V LTVDA GND BLANK LTVCL +3V ROMSEN TVVSYNC GND DD4 DD3 DD1 GND 14) LCD-TV Headers (18-pin, 18-1 pin LCDTV) These headers require an optional LCD module for LCD output or a TV-out module for TV output. DD10 GND DD8 DD6 CLKOUT0 GND 1 TUSL2-M LCD-TV Headers +5V PCIRST# TUEG-VM 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 16) 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 The following illustration is for items 17–23. Reset Ground MLED+ MLEDExtSMI# Ground PWR GND PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground Power LED Speaker Connector +5V Ground Ground Speaker Keyboard Lock ® Message LED TUSL2-M SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. TUSL2-M System Panel Connectors 3.
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.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the 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. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3.
4. BIOS SETUP 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary. This minimizes the possibilities of boot problems in case of update failures. When the programming is done, Flashed Successfully appears. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. SETUP 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 Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect parameters.
4. BIOS SETUP [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information. If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Cylinders This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Maximum LBA Capacity This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum] This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number that the drive supports. Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. You may also manually configure this field.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second.
4. BIOS SETUP A Note about Passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Internal Frequency 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. See System Hangup on page 60.
4. BIOS SETUP USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device on startup. If detected, USB controller legacy mode will be enabled. If not detected, USB controller legacy mode will be disabled. When this field is set to [Disabled], USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether you are using a USB device or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 4.
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 (4x66MHz). 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 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration SDRAM Capability This field displays the capability of the memory modules that you are using either PC100 or PC133. SDRAM Operating Mode This field displays the current SDRAM operating mode (PC100 or PC133) according to the SDRAM frequency you configure in the Advanced menu. SDRAM Timing [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for items 4-7, depending on the memory modules that you are using.
4. BIOS SETUP SDRAM RAS Precharge Time This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the SDRAM. SDRAM Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) [7T, 9T] This feature controls the number of SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM parameters Tras and Trc. Tras specifies the minimum clocks required between active command and precharge command. Trc specifies the minimum clocks required between active command and re-active command.
4. BIOS SETUP Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled] This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA devices that require it. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This function allows you to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Priority PCI Mode [Disabled] This field allows you to give PCI slot 1 a higher priority.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem/audio device. If a modem/audio device is detected, the onboard modem/audio controller will be enabled; if no modem/audio device is detected, the onboard modem/audio controller will be disabled.
4. BIOS SETUP Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3] These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled] UART2 Use As [COM Port] 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 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 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] Primary VGA BIOS [PCI Card] If your computer has both PCI and AGP VGA cards, this field allows you to select which of the cards will act as your primary graphics card. [AGP Card] uses the AGP card as your primary card. The default, [PCI Card], allows your PCI graphics card to take precedence when detected.
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 Defined] 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] 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] reboots your system. [Previous State] sets your system back to the state it is before the power interruption.
4. BIOS SETUP Wake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR [Disabled] Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to use your PS2 keyboard, PS2 mouse, or consumer IR device 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 [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard), CPU, and power supply (JTPWR) 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, power supply, and chassis fan speeds 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.
4. BIOS NOTES SETUP 4.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliance. 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. 5.1.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2.2 Applications • • • 5. S/W SETUP Applications • • • • • • 80 INF Update Utility for Intel 815 Chipset: Installs INF files in Windows for the following items: System and Graphics, LPC Interface, SM Bus, PCI Bridge, Bus Master IDE, USB Host, and Controllers. Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver: Installs Intel’s Ultra ATA storage driver. Intel 815 Chipset Graphic Control Driver: Installs Intel’s 815 System and Graphics Controller Driver.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP • • • • • • • • • • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. Winbond Smart Manager Application: Installs the Winbond Smart Manager Application. Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view user’s manuals saved in PDF format.
NOTES SETUP 5. SOFTWARE 5.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1 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. 6.1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature (for supported processors only). 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 fan rotation.
6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 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 monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Memory Shows the PC memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Device Summary Shows a summary of devices present in your PC.
6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 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. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. 6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.
6. SOFTWARE NOTES REFERENCE 6.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Smart Manager 6. 2 Winbond Smart Manager The Winbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps secure the PC with a Read2-IN-01 Smart Card Reader and a smart card containing a mini-chip insert, like a GSM cell phone SIM card. Once a smart card reader is configured, set up the Smart Manager software utility for “boot up” or “always on” system security. 6.2.1 Setting Up Smart Manager Connect the smart card reader to the TUSL2; (refer to Section 3.8.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Smart Manager The auto-installer implements all of the drivers, base components and displays the Winbond Smart Manager program groups. Restart. Windows should auto-detect the smart card reader and install its system drivers. NOTE: Do not install system components or Winbond applications unless you install a smart card reader, (see page 7).
Smart Manager 6. S/W REFERENCE Smart Manager 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2.2 Starting to Use Smart Manager After installing the software, start Windbond Smart Manager for the first time: select the Programs menu from the Start bar and select the Windbond program group. When you click the program application, an icon is created for the Logon Smart Card software in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. The new icon resembles a key. Right click on the icon and select Setting Logon Smart Card.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Return to the Windbond Smart Manager icon on the bottom right hand corner of the Windows screen. Select the Logon Card Check Mode to choose the security mode. Three basic modes are available: 1. Disable Check renders the Smart Manager security system inoperative. 2. Boot Check enables the Smart Manager security system for start up. The user must insert the smart card into the reader during start up in order to complete the Windows boot up process.
6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 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. 6.3.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6.4 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 Cyberlink 6.4.1 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.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink ASUS Live Update 6.5 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate 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 | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate. 2. Select an update method. 3.
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 TUEG-VM 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 71 Accelerated Graphics Port 29 AGP 29 ASUS iPanel Connector 37 ASUS PC Probe 83 Starting 83 Task Bar Icon 87 Using 83, 84 ATAPI CD-ROM 74 ATX Power Supply Connector 41 Audio Port Connectors 33 Automatic Power Up 72 PS/2 Mouse 30 Serial Port 32 SMB 38 USB 31 Wake-On-LAN 39 Wake-On-Ring 39 CPU Latency Timer 62 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 93 VideoLive Mail 94 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE Using 93 CyberLink VideoLive Mail Using 94 B D BIOS Beep Code 43 Updating 45 BIOS Beep Codes 43 Bo
INDEX Load Setup Defaults 77 H Halt On 57 Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 54 Cylinders 54 Heads 54 LBA Capacity 54 Sectors 54 Translation Method 54 Types 53 Hardware Setup CPU Installation 26 HDD Power Down 70 Headers LCD-TV 40 USB 40 High Priority PCI Mode 63 I IDE Connectors 34 IDE Hard Drive 74 Installation CPU 26 Installed Memory 57 Internal Audio Connectors 36 Internal Microphone Connector 37 Interrupts Standard Assignments 27 K Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay 56 Auto-Repeat Rate 56 Features 56 L L
INDEX Procedure CPU Installation 26 Processor Serial Number 59 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 30 PS/2 Mouse Connector 30 PWR Button < 4 Secs 70 PWR Up On Modem Act 71 Q Quick Power On Self Test 75 R U UART2 Use Standard Infrared 64 Ultra DMA Mode 55 Universal Serial BUS Port 31 Universal Serial Bus Port 31 USB Function 67 USB Headers 40 USB Legacy Support 59 Using ASUS PC Probe 83 LiveUpdate 96 PowerPlayer SE 93 Removable Device 74 V S Save Changes 77 SDRAM Cycle Time 62 RAS Precharge Time 62 SDRAM CAS Laten
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