ASUS CUV4X User Manual

®

CUV4X

JumperFree™ PC133/VC133

AGP Pro/4X Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

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Product Name: ASUS CUV4X
Manual Revision: 1.02 E537
Release Date: June 2000

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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION

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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 CUV4X ...................................................................... 8

2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8

2.1.2 Special Features................................................................ 10

2.1.3 Performance Features ....................................................... 10

2.1.4 Intelligence ....................................................................... 11

2.2 Motherboard Components.......................................................... 12

2.2.1 Component Locations....................................................... 13

3. HARDWARE SETUP 14

3.1 Motherboard Layout .................................................................. 14

3.2 Layout Contents ......................................................................... 15

3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure......................................................... 17

3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................. 17

3.5 System Memory (DIMM) .......................................................... 22

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes....................................................... 22

3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 23

3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................. 25

3.7 Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 26

3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 26

3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 27

3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) ....................... 28

3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ..................................... 29

3.8 External Connectors ................................................................... 30

3.9 Starting Up the First Time.......................................................... 41

4. BIOS SETUP 43

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... 43

4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.......................... 43

4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 44

4.2 BIOS Setup Program.................................................................. 47

4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................ 48

4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 48

4.3 Main Menu................................................................................. 50

4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................. 51

4.3.2 Keyboard Features............................................................ 54

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4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................... 56

4.4.1 Chip Configuration........................................................... 60

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................. 63

4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 66

4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ...................................................... 69

4.5 Power Menu ............................................................................... 70

4.5.1 Power Up Control............................................................. 72

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............................................................ 74

4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................. 75

4.7 Exit Menu................................................................................... 77

5. SOFTWARE SETUP 79

5.1 Operating Systems ..................................................................... 79

5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation ................................. 79

5.2 CUV4X Series Motherboard Support CD ................................. 80

5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx.................................................... 81

5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx ......................................................... 82

5.5 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx...................................... 83

5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver ....................................................................... 84

5.7 AUDIO Driver ........................................................................... 85

5.8 YAMAHA XGStudio ................................................................. 86

5.9 Uninstalling Programs................................................................ 86

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 89

6.1 ASUS PC Probe ......................................................................... 89

6.2 YAMAHA XGStudio ................................................................. 94

7. APPENDIX 97

7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card..................................................... 97

7.2 Modem Riser.............................................................................. 99

7.3 Glossary ................................................................................... 101

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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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa­tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer­ence by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly ap-

proved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance
and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist

2. FEATURES Production information and specifications

3. HARDWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the motherboard.

4. BIOS SETUP Intructions on setting up the BIOS

5. SOFTWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the included software

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software

7. APPENDIX Optional items and general reference

1.2 Item Checklist

Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.

Manual / Checklist

1. INTRODUCTION

Package Contents

(1) ASUS Motherboard
(1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon

cable for internal UltraDMA/
66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE
drives

(1) Ribbon cable for one 5.25” and

two 3.5” floppy disk drives
(1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set
(1) 9-pin COM2 cable

(1) Bag of spare jumper caps
(1) ASUS Support CD with

drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s

Manual

Optional Items

ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion de­tection module

ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared
module

ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN
10/100 Ethernet Card

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2.1 The ASUS CUV4X

The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user
who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.

2.1.1 Specifications

• Latest Processor Support

2. FEATURES

Specifications

• North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT 82C694Z system controller

• South Bridge System Chipset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with PCI Super I/O

2. FEATURES

®

Intel Pentium
Intel Pentium® III 100MHz FSB Coppermine core FC-PGA
Intel Celeron™ 66MHz FSB Mendocino core PPGA
VIA Cyrix® III 133MHz FSB PPGA

or VIA Apollo Pro133Z PCI-to-ISA bridge with support for AGP 4x mode; 133/
100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); and 133MHz memory bus.

integrated peripheral controller supports UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode
data transfer rates of up to 66.6MB/sec; AC97 audio; and four USB ports.

III 133MHz FSB Coppermine core FC-PGA

• PC133 SDRAM / VC133 VCM / HSDRAM Support: Equipped with three

Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133/PC100­compliant (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB), NEC’s VC133-compliant Virtual
Channel (VC) SDRAM, or Enhanced Memory System’s High-speed DRAMs
(HSDRAMs) up to 1.5GB. VC SDRAM and HSDRAM are new DRAM core
architectures that dramatically improves the memory system’s ability to service,
among others, high multimedia requirements.

• JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of fre-

quency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is
enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow
manual adjustment of the processor’s external frequency.

• Multi-Cache: Supports processors with 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst

Level 2 cache.

• AGP Pro Slot: Supports AGP/AGP Pro cards for high performance, component

level interconnection targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz
4X mode.

• UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE control-

ler with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Sup­ports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE
DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD­R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.

• Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an op-
tional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. Appendix).

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2. FEATURES

• Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI

modem card that supports a WOR connector.

• PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system

status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan
status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC
Probe.

• SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physi-

cally transport commands and information between SMBus devices.

• PCI/ISA/AMR Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expan-

sion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards
(PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput), one 16-bit ISA expansion
slot, and one Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot, which supports a very affordable
audio and/or modem riser card. (Only an ISA-side AMR card can be used.)

• Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and

one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed
from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections.

Specifications

2. FEATURES

• Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash

EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for W indows 98 compatibility , built-in firm­ware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually au­tomatic setup.

• IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface.

• Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-

ter busses to the memory and processor.

• Smart BIOS: 2MB firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency ad-

justments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot
selection. Power supply is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM, elimi­nating the need to make jumper adjustments.

• Integrated Infrared Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote con-

trol package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, personal gad­gets, or an optional remote controller.

• Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which

allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher
level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.)

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2. FEATURES

2.1.2 Special Features

• ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more
Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM) functionality . W ith these features implemented in the OS,
PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards.
To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows
98 must be used.

2. FEATURES

Performance

• Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk
drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk
drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.

• PC’99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series
motherboards meet PC’99 compliancy. The new PC’99 requirements for sys­tems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for
Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and man­aging all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation proce­dures for W indows 95/98/NT. Color -coded connectors and descriptive icons make
identification easy as required by PC’99.

• Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through
the onboard SYMBIOS firmware.

2.1.3 Performance Features

• Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-
ter busses to the memory and processor.

• High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus
Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset
and support for UltraDMA/66 doubles the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate to

66.6MB/s. UltraDMA/66 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA
and with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade
current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66 requires a 40-pin
80-conductor cable to be enabled and/or for UltraDMA Mode 4.)

• VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new gen-
eration memory, NEC’s 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous
Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which is compatible to the indus­try standard SDRAM. The VCM’s core design provides up to 50% higher
SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of about 30%. This motherboard
also supports standard SDRAM, which increases the data transfer rate (1.064GB/s
max using PC133-compliant SDRAMs and 800MB/s max using PC100-compli­ant SDRAMs).

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2. FEATURES

2.1.4 Intelligence

• Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep
mode. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is

an important feature in implementing silent PC systems.

• Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 sec-
onds when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two
states: sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see
PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When the power button is pressed
for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the
BIOS setting.

• 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 fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.

• Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): T urbo LEDs now act as informa-
tion providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can de­termine if there are messages waiting in the mailbox. A simple glimpse provides
useful information to the user.

Intelligence

2. FEATURES

• Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on
remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users
can access vital information from their computers from anywhere in the world!

• System Resources Alert: Today’s operating systems such as Windows 95/98/
NT and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present enor­mous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor
will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent possible
application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on managing
their limited resources more efficiently.

• Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the
ASUS ASIC through the CPU’s internal thermal diode (on Pentium III, Pentium
II (Deschutes), and PPGA370 Celeron in conjunction with the ASUS S370 Se­ries CPU card) to prevent system overheat and system damage.

• Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure
stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.

• Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through
the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is kept in memory on battery power
for more protection.

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2. FEATURES

2.2 Motherboard Components

See opposite page for locations.

Processor Support Socket 370 for Pentium III/Celeron/Joshua Processors ........... 2

Motherboard Parts

2. FEATURES

Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots .............................................................................. 19

Location

Feature Setting DIP Switches ................................................... 6

Chipsets VIA VT82C694Z (VIA Apollo Pro133Z) system controller ..... 3

VIA VT82C686A PCIset ......................................................... 12

2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM ................................... 10

Main Memory Maximum 1.5GB support

3 DIMM Sockets ...................................................................... 4

PC133 SDRAM support

1 ISA Slot ............................................................................... 14

1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot ......................... 20

1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ........................................ 15

System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector .............................................. 7

2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA66 Support) .............................. 5

1 Parallel Port Connector ............................................. (Top) 22

1 Serial COM1 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 23

1 Serial COM2 Port Connector ................................................ 8

USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1) ........................................ 24

USB Connectors (Port 2 & Port 3) .......................................... 9

1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 25

1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 25

Audio AC’97 V2.1 Audio Codec (optional)...................................... 18

1 Game/MIDI Connector (on audio model only) ......... (Top) 21

1 Line Out Connector (on audio model only) ........ (Bottom) 21

1 Line In Connector (on audio model only) ........... (Bottom) 21

1 Microphone Connector (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 21

Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector...................................................... 17

Wake-On-Ring Connector ...................................................... 13

Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 11

3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors

Power ATX Power Supply Connector ................................................. 1

Special Feature Onboard LED ......................................................................... 16

Form Factor ATX

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2. FEATURES

2.2.1 Component Locations

25
24

23

22

21

1

2

34 567

2. FEATURES

Motherboard Parts

20
19

18

17
16

1314 10

91112 815

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.1 Motherboard Layout

20.9cm (8.22in)

PS/2

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

USB1
USB2

COM1

Motherboard Layout

3. H/W SETUP

GAME_AUDIO

MIC2

CD

Codec

Audio
Codec
Setting

Line
Out

Line

In

Mic

In

VIDEO

Audio

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

PARALLEL PORT

AUX

HPHONE

Socket 370

VIA

VT82C694Z

Chipset

ATX Power Connector

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO)

PCI 1

PCI 2

MODEM

PCI 3

WOL_CON

PCI 4

LED

PCI 5

SPDIFOUT

Audio Modem Riser

CHA_FAN

(AMR)

WOR

CUV4X

ISA Slot

VIO

cyrix 133

DIP Switches

DIP_SW

DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

DIMM Socket 3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

0

2

1

Row

4

3

5

FLOPPY

IDE

Secondary

Primary IDE

VIA

VT82C686A

Chipset

Flash EEPROM

(Programable BIOS)

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CLRTC

SMB

JEN

USBPORT

IDELED

PANEL

COM2

®

ASUS

ASIC

with Hardware

Monitor

JTPWR

CHASSIS

IR

30.5cm (12.0in)

Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.2 Layout Contents

Motherboard Settings

1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable)

2) AUDIOCODEC p. 19 Onboard Audio Setting

3) DIP_SW 5–8 p. 20 CPU External Frequency Selection

4) DIP_SW 1-4 p. 21 CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Selection

Expansion Slots/Sockets

1) System Memory p.22 System Memory Support

2) DIMM1/2/3 p.22 DIMM Memory Module Support

3) Socket 370 p.25 CPU Support

4) PCI1/2 p.27 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots

5) AGP p.28 Accelerated Graphics Port

6) AMR p.29 Audio Modem Riser Slot

Connectors

1) PS2KBMS p.30 PS/2 Mouse Port Connector (6 pin-female)

2) PS2KBMS p.30 PS/2 Keyboard Port Connector (6-pin female)

3) USB p.31 Universal Serial Bus Connectors 1 & 2 (T wo 4-pin female)

4) COM1/COM2 p.31 Serial Port Connector (9-pin /10-1 pin male)

5) PRINTER p.32 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)

6) GAME_AUDIO p.32 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional)

7) GAME_AUDIO p.32 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female) (optional)

8) PRIMARY IDE p.33 IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pins)
SECONDARY IDE

9) IDELED p. 33 IDE Activity LED (2 pins)

10) FLOPPY p. 34 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pins)

11) CHASSIS p. 34 Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 pins)

12) WOL_CON p. 35 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins)

13) WOR p. 35 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins)

14) PWR_, CPU_,CHA_FAN p. 36 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Connectors (3 pins)

15) USB2 p. 36 USB Header (10-1 pins)

16) IR p. 37 Infrared Module Connector (5 pins)

17) CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO p. 37 Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin)
MODEM

3. H/W SETUP

Layout Contents

18) ATXPWR p. 38 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins)

19) JTPWR p. 38 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins)

20) SMB p. 39 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins)

continued...

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Layout Contents

3. H/W SETUP

3. HARDWARE SETUP

21)

PWR.LED (

22) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 40 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)

23) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 40 System Message LED (2 pins)

24) SMI (PANEL) p. 40 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins)

25) PWR.SW (PANEL) p. 40 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)

26) RESET (PANEL) p. 40 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)

PANEL

)

p. 40 System Power LED Lead (3 pins)

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure

Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:

1. Check Motherboard Settings

2. Install Memory Modules

3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

4. Install Expansion Cards

5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply

6. Setup the BIOS Software

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.

W ARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate

Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electric­ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a
metal object, such as the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or
connectors, or other components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with
the component whenever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or
remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.

WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or re-

moving system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when lit acts as
a reminder that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF.

CUV4X

CUV4X Onboard LED

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ON

Standby

Power

PLED

OFF

Powered

Off

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Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - DIP_SW)

The motherboard’s onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. The
white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all the

switches in the OFF position.

< Frequency Multiple

< Frequency Multiple

< Frequency Multiple

< Frequency Multiple

< Frequency Selection

< Frequency Selection

< Frequency Selection

< Frequency Selection

ON

ON

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1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)

CUV4X

12345678

OFF

CUV4X DIP Switches

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The
JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS
setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu).

Setting JEN

Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default)
Disable (Jumper) [1-2]

DIP_SW

ON

12345678

OFF

CUV4X

JEN

1

2

Jumper

Mode

JEN

JumperFree

(Default)

2

Mode

3

CUV4X JumperFree™ Mode Setting

NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DIP_SW) must be set to OFF.

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2) Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC)

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 AMR on the AMR slot. If using
an ISA or PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC’97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2
I/O Device Configuration of the BIOS must also be disabled.

NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with the onboard audio option.

Setting AUDIOCODEC

Enable [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default)
Disable [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3]

CUV4X

CUV4X Audio Codec Setting

SPK

ADN#

2
1

(Default)

AUD_EN1

AUD_EN2

SPK

ADN#

AUD_EN1

AUD_EN2

3
2

DisableEnable

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3) CPU External Frequency Selection (DIP_SW Switches 5–8)

This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and
the PCI bus. T hi s al lows th e se lect io n of the C PU ’s External frequency (or BUS Clock).
The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s Internal
frequency (the advertised CPU speed).

CUV4X

CUV4X CPU External
Frequency Selection

ON

12345678

CPU
PCI

ON

12345678

CPU
PCI

ON

12345678

CPU
PCI

ON

12345678

CPU
PCI

ON

12345678

CPU
PCI

66MHz
33MHz

80MHz
40MHz

103.0MHz

34.3MHz

115.0MHz

38.3MHz

133MHz

33MHz

ON

12345678

68MHz
34MHz

ON

12345678

83.3MHz

41.6MHz

ON

12345678

105MHz

35MHz

ON

12345678

120MHz

40MHz

ON

12345678

140MHz

35MHz

ON

12345678

75.0MHz

37.5MHz

ON

12345678

100MHz

33MHz

ON

12345678

112.0MHz

37.3MHz

ON

12345678

124MHz

31MHz

ON

12345678

150.0MHz

37.5MHz

NOTE: Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower
speed.

WARNING! Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are

not guaranteed to be stable.

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4) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DIP_SW Switches 1–4)

This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the
CPU and the CPU’s External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the

CPU Bus Frequency.

ON

ON

ON

CUV4X

CUV4X CPU Core:Bus
Frequency Multiple

12345678

2.0x(2/1)

ON

12345678

3.5x(7/2)

ON

12345678

5.0x(5/1)

ON

12345678

6.5x(13/2)

ON

12345678

8.0x(8/1)

12345678

2.5x(5/2)

ON

12345678

4.0x(4/1)

ON

12345678

5.5x(11/2)

ON

12345678

7.0x(7/1)

12345678

3.0x(3/1)

ON

12345678

4.5x(9/2)

ON

12345678

6.0x(6/1)

ON

12345678

7.5x(15/2)

Manual CPU Settings
NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled .

Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of your processor as follows:

(CPU BUS Freq.) (Freq. Multiple)

Intel CPU Model

Pentium III 800MHz 6.0x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF]
Pentium III 733MHz 5.5x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON]
Pentium III 667MHz 5.0x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON]
Pentium III 600MHz 4.5x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON]
Pentium III 533MHz 4.0x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON]

Freq. Mult. Bus F. 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4

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Pentium III 800MHz 8.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF]
Pentium III 750MHz 7.5x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF]
Pentium III 700MHz 7.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF]
Pentium III 650MHz 6.5x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF]
Pentium III 600MHz 6.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF]
Pentium III 550MHz 5.5x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON]
Pentium III 500MHz 5.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON]
Pentium III 450MHz 4.5x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON]

Celeron 533MHz 8.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF]
Celeron 500MHz 7.5x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF]
Celeron 466MHz 7.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF]
Celeron 433MHz 6.5x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF]
Celeron 400MHz 6.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF]
Celeron 366MHz 5.5x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON]
Celeron 333MHz 5.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF][ON]
Celeron 300MHz 4.5x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON]
Celeron 266MHz 4.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON]

For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS’ web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION).

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3.5 System Memory (DIMM)

This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Three sockets
are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory (SDRAM) of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB to form a memory
size between 8MB to 1.5GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up
one row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports NEC’s V irtual Channel
(VC) SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory System’s High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs).

Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under “Chipset
Features Setup”.

IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more)

• SDRAMs used must be compatible with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM
specification.

• DO NOT attempt to mix registered SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs.

Install memory in any combination as follows:

DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Total Memory

Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1

Total System Memory (Max 1536MB) =

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes

• DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard.

• For the system CPU bus to operate 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133-

compliant DIMMs.

• ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the
memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.

• SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended
Data Output) chips.

• BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.

• Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64,

128, 256, 512MB.

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3.5.2 Memory Installation

WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your 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. DRAM SIMM
modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have different
pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.

88 Pins

60 Pins

CUV4X

20 Pins

CUV4X 168-Pin DIMM Sockets

The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type,
check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).

168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)

DRAM Key Position

RFU

Buffered

Unbuffered

Voltage Key Position

5.0V

Reserved

3.3V

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System Memory

The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type
and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the
motherboard. You must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM.

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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. W ithout sufficient
circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the
motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.

To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF
socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then
upwards to a 90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown.
The notched corner should point towards the end of the lever . Because the CPU has
a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as
shown. The picture is for reference only; you should have a CPU fan that covers the
face of the CPU. W ith the added weight of the CPU fan, no force is required to insert
the CPU. Once completely inserted, close the socket’s lever while holding down the
CPU.

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NOTE: Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency
multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for your Socket 370 pro­cessor or else boot-up may not be possible. Socket 370 processors provide internal
thermal sensing so that a socket mounted thermal resistor is not needed.

CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clamp-

style processor fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard.

Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom)

Celeron

Notch

CUV4X

Pentium III

CUV4X Socket 370

Gold Arrow

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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. Keep the bracket for possible future use.

3. Carefully align the card’s connectors and press firmly.

4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.

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5. Replace the computer system’s cover.

6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
(such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration)

7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.

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3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards

Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclu­sively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but
most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your
motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your moth­erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.

IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers sup­port “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will
arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inop­erable.

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

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

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Expansion Cards

*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard

INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D

PCI slot 1 shared —— —
PCI slot 2 — shared ——
PCI slot 3 ——shared —
PCI slot 4 ———shared
PCI slot 5 shared ———
AGP Pro slot shared shared ——
Onboard USB controller ———shared
Onboard audio/AMR — shared ——

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3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro)

This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot to sup­port AGP/AGP Pro graphics cards, such as an ASUS AGP-V6800DDR/64M.

CAUTION! T o avoid damaging your AGP/AGP Pro graphics card, your computer’s

power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot.

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AGP Card without Retention Notch

20-pin bay

CUV4X

Rib (inside slot) Rib

TOP VIEW

28-pin bay

CUV4X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO)

CAUTION! The AGP Pro slot is shipped with a safety tab on the 20-pin bay for

use with AGP cards without a retention notch. DO NOT remove this tab if you
will be using such cards; removing may cause these cards to shift, which may
cause damage to your card, slot, and motherboard. Remove
ONLY when you will be using an AGP Pro card. Use a rigid tip,
such as a pen tip, to dislodge and remove the tab from the bay.

Removing the tab

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3.7.4 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 sys-
tem chipset. This provides an upgradeable audio and/or modem solution at an incred­ibly low cost. There are two types of AMR, one defined as primary and another de­fined as secondary. This motherboard uses the primary channel so that a secondary
AMR can coexist without the need to disable the onboard CODEC. The motherboard’s
onboard CODEC (optional) must be disabled when using a primary AMR.

NOTE: An AMR is not included with this motherboard.

CUV4X

CUV4X Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Connector

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Connectors

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3.8 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. 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. Check the connectors before installation because there may
be exceptions. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the sec­ond drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector.

1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (Green 6-pin PS2KBMS)

The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If one is not
detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control
in 4.4 Advanced Menu.

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin female)

2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You
may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female)

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3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB)

Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.

USB 1

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2

4) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1 / 10-1 pin COM2)

T wo serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. COM1
is ready for use while COM2 requires a serial port bracket connected from the
motherboard to an expansion slot opening. For setting up these ports, see On-

board Serial Port 1 / Onboard Serial Port 2 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configura-
tion for settings.

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COM 1

Serial Port (9-pin male)

PIN 1

CUV4X Serial COM2 Connector

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6) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional)

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5) 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).
NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.

Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin female)

You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing
games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing professional audio.

Joystick/MIDI (15-pin female)

7) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO) (optional)
Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speak-

ers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be re-
corded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink)
allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice.

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MicLine InLine Out

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8) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (40-1 pin IDE1/IDE2)

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. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66 devices
be connected to the secondary IDE connector . If you install two hard disks, you
must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accord­ingly . Refer to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS now
supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is

removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon
cables with pin 20 plugged). If you have more than two UltraDMA/66 devices,

you will need to purchase another UltraDMA/66 cable.

NOTE: The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/66 cable is intentional.
TIP: You may configure two hard disks to be both Masters with two ribbon

cables – one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary IDE
connector . You may install one operating system on an IDE drive and another on
a SCSI drive and select the boot disk through 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup.

IMPORT ANT: UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cable.

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

CUV4X

CUV4X IDE Connectors

Primary IDE Connector

Secondary IDE Connector

PIN 1

9) 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.

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CUV4X

CUV4X IDE Activity LED

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IDELED

TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not
light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.

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10) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin 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 orienta-

tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).

NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to

PIN 1

CUV4X

PIN 1

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Connectors

CUV4X Floppy Disk Drive Connector

11) Chassis Intrusion Lead (2 pin CHASSIS)

This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion moni­tor/sensor or microswitch. The sensor is triggered when a high level signal is
sent to the Chassis Signal lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detec­tor is triggered. If the chassis intrusion lead is not used, a jumper cap must be
placed over the pins to close the circuit.

CUV4X

CUV4X Chassis Open Alarm Lead

CHASSIS

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12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)

This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as
the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up
the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.

IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-LAN features are enabled
(see 4.4.3 Power Management) and that your system has an ATX power supply
with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power
supply with at least 720mA +5 volt
standby power.

WOL_CON

+5 Volt Standby

CUV4X

CUV4X Wake-On-LAN Connector

PME

Ground

13) 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, W ake-On-Ring
is detected through the COM port.

IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-Ring features are enabled
(see 4.4.3 Power Management) and that your system has an ATX power supply
with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

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CUV4X

CUV4X Wake-On-Ring Connector

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WOR

RI# Ground

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14) Power Supply, CPU, Chassis Fan Connectors
(3-pin PWR_FAN, CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN)

These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orientate
the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat
sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the
wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the
black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consid-
eration the polarity of the connector.

NOTE: The “Rotation” signal is to be used only by a specially designed fan with
rotation signal. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can be monitored using ASUS PC
Probe (see 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE).

WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow

across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the motherboard
and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers,

do not place jumper caps over these pins.

CPU_FAN

GND
+12V

Rotation

PWR_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

CHA_FAN

CUV4X

GND

+12V

Rotation

CUV4X 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power

15) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB2) (optional)

If the USB port connectors on the back panel are inadequate, two USB headers
are available for two additional USB port connectors. Connect the USB headers
to an optional 2-port USB connector set and mount the bracket to an open slot
on your chassis.

USBPORT

USB Power

USBP2–

USBP2+

GND

15
610

CUV4X

NC

GND

USBP3–

USBP3+

USB Power

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16) Standard and Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)

This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support
this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared
(see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for
use with COM2 or IrDA. Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect
a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard’s SIR connector according
to the pin definitions. An optional consumer infrared (CIR) set connects to the
CIR and SIR connectors simultaneously for both wireless transmitting and re­mote control functions through one external infrared module. Wake On PS2
KB/Mouse in 4.5.1 Power Up Control must be Enabled in order to use Con-
sumer Infrared (CIR) power up.

IR

Front View Back View

+5V

GND

IRTX

(NC)

IRRX

1

IRTX
GND

CUV4X

+5V
(NC)

IRRX

CUV4X Infrared Module Connector

17) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO, MODEM)

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 . It
also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and mono_out (such as a
speaker) between the onboard audio and a voice modem card.

Connectors

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CUV4X Internal Audio Connectors

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CD (White)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

VIDEO (Green)

Modem-Out (from Modem)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

Modem-In (to Modem)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

AUX (Black)

Ground

MODEM

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18) 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.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX power supply can supply at least 10mA

on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). You may experience difficulty in power­ing ON your system if your power supply cannot support the load. For Wake­On-LAN support, your ATX power supply must supply at least 720mA +5VSB.

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Connectors

+3.3 Volts
+3.3 Volts
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
Power Good
+5V Standby
+12.0 Volts

CUV4X

+3.3 Volts

-12.0 Volts
Ground

Power Supply On

Ground
Ground
Ground

-5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts

CUV4X ATX Power Connector

19) Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2-pin block JTPWR)

If you have a power supply with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor
cable to this connector.

JTPWR

Power Supply
Thermal Sensor

CUV4X

CUV4X Thermal Sensor Connector

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20) SMBus Connector (5-1 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 I
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

1

+5V

Ground

CUV4X

CUV4X SMBus Connector

SMBCLK

SMBDATA

2

C

The following PANEL illustration is used for items 21–26 (next page).

Speaker

Connector

Ground

SPKR

Ground

+5V

Ground

Ground

ResetCon

PWR_SW

Reset SW

ATX Power Switch*

CUV4X

CUV4X System Panel Connectors

Power LED

PLED

+5 V

+5 V

MLED

Ground

ExtSMI#

Message LED

SMI Lead

* Requires an ATX power supply.

Connectors

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21) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED)

This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED, which lights when
the system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep or soft-off mode.

22) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.

23) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED)

This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. The
LED will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data re­ceived. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support.

24) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI)

This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or “Green”
mode where system activity will be instantly decreased to save electricity and
expand the life of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin
connector (see the preceding figure) connects to the case-mounted suspend switch.

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Connectors

25) ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW)

The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead.
Pushing the button once will switch the system between ON and SLEEP or ON
and SOFT OFF, depending on your BIOS or OS setting. Pushing the switch
while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the system off. The
system power LED shows the status of the system’s power.

26) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred
method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system’s power supply.

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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

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. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.

5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order:
a. Your monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to switch on

the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front
of the case.

6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For
ATX power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX power
switch is pressed. The LED on the monitor may light up or switch be­tween orange and green after the system’s if it complies with “green”
standards or if it has a power standby feature. The system will then run
power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS will alarm beeps
or additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see any­thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system
may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and con­nections or call your retailer for assistance.

).

Powering Up

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Award BIOS Beep Codes

Beep Meaning

One short beep when No error during POST
displaying logo
Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM installed or detected
One long beep followed by Video card not found or video card
three short beeps memory bad

High frequency beeps when CPU overheated
system is working System running at a lower frequency

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7. During power-on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the

* Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your

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instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP.

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. If you use Windows 9X, click the Start
button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down the computer?
The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.

NOTE: The message “Y ou can now safely turn of f your computer” will
not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.

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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. To determine the BIOS version of your mother­board, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left­hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer
BIOS file.

1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system
floppy disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to the
disk.

2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-
ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk.

NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS
prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that
may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended
that you reboot using a floppy.

3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must
specify “Floppy” as the first item in the boot sequence.

4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.

Updating BIOS

4. BIOS SETUP

IMPORTANT! If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory

chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and there­fore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.

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5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press
<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.

6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then
press <Enter>.

4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures

WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your mother-

board and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Care­less updating can result in your motherboard having more problems!

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Updating BIOS

1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or

2. Boot from the disk you created earlier.

3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.

4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS

5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-

FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details)
and save to the disk you created earlier.

Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears.

XX.XXX, and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.

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6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.

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.

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.

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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. For example, you
may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power
management settings. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM.

The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. This
appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press <Delete> to call up the Setup
utility . If you are a little bit late in pressing the mentioned key, POST will continue
with its test routines, thus preventing you from calling up Setup. If you still need to
call Setup, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by press­ing the Reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail.

The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a
menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections among the predetermined choices.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key after
the computer has run through its POST.

NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not re­flect your BIOS screens exactly.

4. BIOS SETUP

Program Information

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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 lo-

cate and load the Operating System.

EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the

Setup program.

To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.2 Legend Bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the
legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following
table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and

Menu Introduction

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functions.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

<F1> or <Alt + H> Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS

<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-

← or → (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right
↑ or ↓ (keypad arrow) Moves the highlight up or down between fields

- (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field

+ (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field
<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
<Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field
<End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field

Setup

menu

<F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults
<F10> Saves changes and exits Setup

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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 <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> 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.

Scroll Bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is
more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and
<PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help docu­ment. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page.
To exit the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>.

Sub-Menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown in the left view)
appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that
a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu con­tains additional options for a field parameter . To call up a sub­menu, simply move the highlight to the field and press <En­ter>. The sub-menu will then immediately appear. Use the
legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within
a sub-menu just as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc>
key to return to the main menu.

Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their
corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub­menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set
default hot key <F5>. While moving around through the Setup program, note that
explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each
menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field.

4. BIOS SETUP

Menu Introduction

NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for
that field.

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4.3 Main Menu

When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:

System Time [XX:XX:XX]

Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).

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Main Menu

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
<Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and
second fields.

System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]

Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day , year . Valid values for month, day, and year are Month:
(1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Y ear: (100 year range). Use the <T ab> or <Shift>
+ <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None]

Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options: [None]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode
support will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB)
on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave

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. If automatic
detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining
fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive
may be too old or too new. You can try updating your BIOS or enter the
IDE hard disk drive parameters manually.

NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into
BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must be partitioned (such as with FDISK)
and then formatted before data can be read from and write on. Primary
IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible
with FDISK).

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Master/Slave Drives

Other options for the Type field are:

[None] - to disable IDE devices

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IMPORT ANT: 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. If the auto-detected parameters do not match the ones that
should be used for your disk, you should enter the correct ones manually by setting
[User Type HDD].

[User Type HDD]

Master/Slave Drives

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Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your drive.
Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this information. If no
drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None].

Translation Method [LBA]

Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing is
enabled, 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders,
heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with greater than
504MB in storage capacity. Configuration options: [LBA] [LARGE] [Normal]
[Match Partition Table] [Manual]

Cylinders

This field configures the number of cylinders. 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].

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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 T ype HDD] and the T ranslation 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. NOTE: To make
changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User T ype HDD] and the Trans-

lation Method field must be set to [Manual].
CHS Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity calculated automatically by
the BIOS from the drive information you entered.

Maximum LBA Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity calculated automatically by
the BIOS from the drive information you entered.

Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]

This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number
supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manually. Note that when
this field is automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest
value for the drive. Refer to the documentation that came with your hard drive to
determine the optimal value and set it manually. NOTE: To make changes to this
field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Dis-
abled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]

SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

This allows the enabling or disabling of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy­sis and Reporting T echnology) system which utilizes internal hard disk drive moni­toring technology . This feature is normally disabled because system resources used
in this feature may decrease system performance. Configuration options: [Dis­abled] [Enabled]

PIO Mode [4]

This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE de­vice. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. Configura­tion options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Master/Slave Drives

Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for com­patible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. NOTE:
To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD].
Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled]

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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 <Esc> key to exit back to the Main menu. When the Main menu ap­pears, you will notice that the drive size appear in the field for the hard disk
drive that you just configured.

4.3.2 Keyboard Features

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Main Menu

Boot Up NumLock Status [On]

This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system
boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

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. Configuration options:
[6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]

This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second charac­ters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec]

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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 <Enter>. T ype in a password and press <Enter>. You can type up
to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. T o confirm the
password, type the password again and press the <Enter>. The password is now set to
[Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the
password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as above will
appear . Press <Enter> and the password will be set to [Disabled].

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. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering
the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all configuration fields.

Forgot the Password?

If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is
powered by the onboard button cell battery. T o erase the RTC RAM: (1) Unplug
your computer, (2) Short the solder points, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold
down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences.

R263

CUV4X

CUV4X Clear RTC RAM

Short solder points
to Clear CMOS

Halt On [All Errors]

This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but
Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]

Main Menu

4. BIOS SETUP

Installed Memory [XXX MB]

This display-only field displays the amount of conventional memory detected
by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field.

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4.4 Advanced Menu

CPU Speed [Manual]

When the motherboard is set to JumperFree™
mode, this field allows you to select the internal
frequency of your CPU. Available options in­clude multiples of 100 and 133. Select [Manual]

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Advanced Menu

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 59.

CPU : System Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])

This field is for unlocked processors only. If your processor ’s Frequency
Multiple is detected locked, you will not be able to access this field. This
field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU’s internal frequency (CPU
speed) and external frequency. This must be set in conjunction with Sys-
tem/PCI Frequency (MHz) to match the speed of your CPU. Configura­tion options: [2.0x] [2.5x] [3.0x]...[7.0x] [7.5x] [8.0x]

Multiples of 100

(for 100MHz FSB)

Multiples of 133

(for 133MHz FSB)

System/PCI Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])

This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the system
bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the
bus multiple equals the CPU speed.

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System/SDRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]

This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in
synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the System/PCI Fre-

quency. The options displayed in the popup menu vary according to the
System/PCI Frequency (MHz).

CPU Vcore

This field displays the core voltage supplied to
the CPU. If you want to set it manually, always
refer to the CPU documentation. The pictures
shown here provide only examples of possible
Vcore ranges.

CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]

These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose
[Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU’s Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]

This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache. Con­figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Using Katmai
processors

Using Coppermine
processors

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. Otherwise, leave it to its default setting of [Dis­abled] for greater anonymity when surfing the Internet. NOTE: This field
is available only when a Pentium III processor is installed in your system.

BIOS Update [Enabled]

This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the
processor with the required data. In the default position of [Enabled], the
BIOS will load the update on all processors during system bootup. Configu­ration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]

The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on startup.
If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. IRQ12 will be reserved
for expansion cards only if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. [Enabled] will
always reserve IRQ12, whether on startup a PS/2 mouse is detected or not.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]

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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, the USB controller will be enabled. If not detected, the USB control­ler will be disabled. When this field is set to [Disabled], the USB controller
is disabled no matter whether you are using a USB device or not. Configu­ration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]

When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than
64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]; otherwise, leave this on
[Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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 for the Intel
Coppermine processor or 2x66MHz for non-Coppermine processors). It will

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then automatically take you to the Advanced menu with a popup menu of all
the officially possible CPU internal frequencies.

For processors with locked frequency multiplier

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For processors with unlocked frequency multiplier

System Hangup

If your system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power
OFF your system and restart. The system will start up in safe mode running
at a bus speed of 66MHz and enter BIOS setup.

Cause for Hangup: Improper CPU Speed

Cause for Hangup: Improper CPU: System Frequency Multiple

(For processors with unlocked frequency multiplier only)

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JumperFree Mode

Cause for Hangup: Improper System/SDRAM Frequency Ratio

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4.4.1 Chip Configuration

SDRAM Configuration [By SPD]

This sets the optimal timings for items 2–5, depending on the memory mod­ules that you are using. Default setting is [By SPD], which configures items
2–5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The

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EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about
the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and mod­ule banks. Configuration options: [User Define] [7ns (143MHz)] [8ns
(125MHz)] [By SPD]

SDRAM CAS Latency

This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the
time that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: This field will only
be displayed when SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define].

SDRAM RAS Precharge Time

This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the
SDRAM. NOTE: This field will only be displayed when SDRAM Con-
figuration is set to [User Define].

(Scroll down to see more items as shown here.)

SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay

This controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the
read/write command. NOTE: This field will only be displayed when
SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define].

SDRAM Active to Precharge Time

To make changes to this field, the SDRAM Configuration field must be
set to [User Define].

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Read Around Write [Enabled]

With the Read Around Write (RAW) feature, after the CPU issues a write
command, the memory controller stores the write data in its buffer so that
next time the CPU needs the data, it can provide them without accessing the
SDRAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU-DRAM Back-Back Transaction [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Delayed Transaction [Disabled]

When [Enabled], this frees the PCI Bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit
ISA cards that normally consume about 50-60 PCI Clocks without PCI de­layed transaction. Select [Disabled] for ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 com­pliant. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

PCI to DRAM Prefetch [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Byte Merge [Disabled]

To optimize the data transfer on PCI, this merges a sequence of individual
memory writes (bytes or words) into a single 32-bit block of data. However,
byte merging may only be done when the bytes within a data phase are in a
prefetchable address range. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM Read Latch Delay [1.5 ns]

Configuration options: [0.0 ns] [0.5 ns] [1.0 ns] [1.5 ns]

AGP Capability [4X Mode]

This motherboard supports the AGP 4x interface, which transfers video data
at 1066MB/s. Since AGP 4x is backward-compatible, you may leave the
default [4X Mode] on no matter you are using an AGP 1x or 2x video card.
When set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface will only provide a peak data
throughput of 266MB/s even if you are using an AGP 2x/4x card. When set
to [2X Mode], the AGP interface will only provide a peak data throughput
of 533MB/s even if you are using an AGP 4x card. Configuration options:
[1X Mode] [2X Mode] [4X Mode]

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Chip Configuration

Graphics Window Size [64MB]

This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic
data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB]
[128MB] [256MB]

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Video Memory Cache Mode [UC]

USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technol­ogy for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve the dis­play speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable)
if your display card cannot support this feature; otherwise your system may
not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC]

Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both]

You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel,
both, or disable both channels. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Sec­ondary] [Disabled]

Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]

This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards
that require it. Setting the address space to a particular setting will make
that memory space unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only
access memory up to 16MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration

Onboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]

This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of
your floppy disk drives. Configuration options: [No Swap] [Swap AB]

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 Standard 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. See IrDA-Compliant
Infrared Module Connector in 3.8 External Connectors. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

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Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]

This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable this
feature, Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations will not be avail-
able. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5]

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Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Normal] allows
normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] allows bidirectional parallel
port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional DMA mode;
[ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode. Configuration op­tions: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]

ECP DMA Select [3]

This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP
mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in Parallel
Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3] [Disabled]

Onboard Peripheral Resource Control

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Onboard AC97 Modem Controller, 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. If you have
conflicts with the onboard modem/audio controller, you may set the appro­priate field to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Game Port Function [I/O 200h-207h]

Select [I/O 200h-207h] to use the game port. Configuration options: [Dis­abled] [I/O 200h-207h]

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Onboard Legacy Audio Support [Disabled]

The onboard chipset is integrated with a SoundBlaster Pro controller. To
use it, you must enable this field. Leave on the default setting [Disabled] if
you want to use an add-on audio device. NOTE: To display the rest of the
setup items, this field must be enabled (as shown below).

Sound Blaster Emulation [Disabled]

Select [Enabled] for this field if you want to use the Sound Blaster™ emu­lation feature.

Sound Blaster I/O Base Address [220h-22Fh]
Sound Blaster IRQ [IRQ5]
Sound Blaster DMA [DMA 1]

These fields set the I/O address, IRQ, and DMA channel for the Sound
Blaster™ feature.

MPU 401 [Enabled]

Enable this field if you want to use the MIDI device onboard.

MPU 401 I/O Base Address [300h-303h]

This sets the I/O address for the onboard MIDI device.

FM Enable (388h-38Bh) [Disabled]

This field enables or disables the FM modulation feature.

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4.4.3 PCI Configuration

Slot 1/5, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4 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

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IRQ use. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11]
[12] [14] [15]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

Some nonstandard VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG video
cards, may not show colors properly. The setting [Enabled] should correct
this problem. Otherwise, leave this on the default setting of [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI Latency Timer [32]

Leave on default setting for best performance vs. stability.

SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto]

[Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you have a Symbios
SCSI card. If the Symbios SCSI card is detected, the motherboard’s Symbios
BIOS will be enabled; if no Symbios SCSI card is detected, the onboard
Symbios SCSI BIOS will be disabled.

[Disabled] will disable the motherboard’s Symbios SCSI BIOS so that the
BIOS on an add-on Symbios SCSI card can be used. If your Symbios SCSI
card does not have a BIOS, the Symbios SCSI card will not function. Con­figuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

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USB Function [Enabled]

Set to [Enabled] if you want to use Universal Serial Bus devices. Configu­ration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

VGA BIOS Sequence [PCI/AGP]

If your computer has both PCI and AGP VGA cards, this field allows ¥ou to
select which of the cards will act as your primary graphics card. [AGP/PCI]
uses the AGP card as your primary card. The default, [PCI/AGP], allows
your PCI graphics card to take precedence when detected. Configuration
options: [PCI/AGP] [AGP/PCI]

PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion

IRQ XX Used By ISA [No/ICU]

These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is
being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The default value indicates
either that the displayed IRQ is not used or that ISA Configuration Utility
(ICU) is being used to determine if an ISA card is using that IRQ. If you
install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are not using an
ICU, you must set the field for that IRQ to [Yes]. For example: If you install
a legacy ISA card that requires IRQ 10, then set IRQ10 Used By ISA to
[Yes]. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes]

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PCI/PNP ISA DMA Resource Exclusion

DMA x Used By ISA [No/ICU]

These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for each
field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The default setting indi­cates either that the displayed DMA channel is not used or an ICU is being
used to determine if an ISA card is using that channel. If you install a legacy

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ISA card that requires a unique DMA channel, and you are not using an
ICU, you must set the field for that channel to [Yes]. Configuration options:
[No/ICU] [Yes]

PCI/PNP ISA UMB Resource Exclusion

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ISA MEM Block BASE [No/ICU]

This field allows you to set the base address and block size of a legacy ISA
card that uses any memory segment within the C800 and DFFF address
range. If you have such a card and you are not using an ICU to specify its
address range, select a base address from the six available options; the ISA
MEM Block SIZE field will then appear for selecting the block size. If you
have more than one legacy ISA card in your system that requires the use of
this address range, you can increase the block size to 8K, 16K, 32K, or 64K.
If you are using an ICU to accomplish this task, leave ISA MEM Block
BASE to its default setting of [No/ICU]. Configuration options: [No/ICU]
[C800] [CC00] [D000] [D400] [D800] [DC00]

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]

C8000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled]

These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If you
install other expansion cards with ROMs on them, you will need to know
which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a
ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount
used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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.

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

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Power Menu

regardless of other field settings on this menu. The [User Define] option allows you
to make your own selections in the Power menu. When set to [Max Saving], system
power will be conserved to its greatest amount. The Suspend Mode field will then
be set to predefined value that ensures maximum power savings.

This field acts as the master control for the power management modes. [Max Sav­ing] puts the system into power saving mode after a brief period of system inactiv­ity; [Min Saving] is almost the same as [Max Saving] except that the system inactiv­ity period is longer; [Disabled] disables the power saving features; [User Define]
allows you to set power saving options according to your preference. Configuration
options: [User Define] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving]

IMPORT ANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep

the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by
the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add the
statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to your CONFIG.SYS file. For
Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM
feature. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. A battery
and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” will appear in the “Control
Panel.” Choose “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box.

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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. If set up in your
system, your screen saver will not display with [Blank Screen] selected). [V/
H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal scan-
ning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] [DPMS
Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON]

HDD Power Down [Disabled]

Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inac­tivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature does not affect
SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3
Min]...[15 Min]

Suspend-to-RAM Capability [Disabled]

Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is an energy-saving feature. In Suspend-to-RAM
state, all devices on the computer are turned off, except for the system
RAM. Thus, the PC consumes less than 5 Watts of power. [Auto] allows
the BIOS to detect if your power supply can supply at least 720mA on the
+5VSB lead to support the STR function. If the power supply meets the
requirement, the STR function will be enabled; if not, this function will be
disabled. If the expansion cards you use on the motherboard do not support
the STR function, you must leave this field on the default setting [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

Suspend Mode [Disabled]

Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Configu­ration options: [Disabled] [30 Sec] [1 Min] [2 Min]...[1 Hour]

PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]

When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system
power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows
the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds will
place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX
switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. Configuration
options: [Soft off] [Suspend]

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4.5.1 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. Configuration options: [Disabled]

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[Enabled] [Previous State]

PWR Up On External Modem Act [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in
Soft-off mode. NOTE: The computer cannot receive or transmit data until
the computer and applications are fully running. Thus connection cannot be
made on the first try . T urning an external modem off and then back on while
the computer is off causes an initialization string that will also cause the
system to power on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Wake On LAN or PCI Modem [Enabled]

Wake-On-LAN/PCI Modem allows your computer to be booted from an­other computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. Con­figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface with Wake-On-

LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

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Automatic Power Up [Disabled]

This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may config­ure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Every­day] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date]

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4.5.2 Hardware Monitor

MB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF],
JTPWR Temperature [Ignore]

The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard),
CPU and power supply temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.

Hardware Monitor

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CPU Fan [xxxxRPM], Power Fan Speed [Ignore], Chassis Fan
Speed [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan speed, power
supply fan speed, and the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM).
The presence of the fans is automatically detected. Set to [Ignore] only if
necessary.

VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage,

-12V Voltage [xx.xxV]

-5V Voltage [Ignore]

The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the voltage output by the
onboard voltage regulators. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.

NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, an error message will
appear: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for
details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter
SETUP”.

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4.6 Boot Menu

Boot Sequence

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 <Space>
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. Configuration fields
include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive , A T API CD-ROM, and Other
Boot Device.

Removable Device [Legacy Floppy]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy] [LS120] [ZIP-100]
[ATAPI MO]

IDE Hard Drive

This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot
sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE
hard disk drives.

ATAPI CD-ROM

This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the
boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your con­nected ATAPI CD-ROM drives.

Boot Menu

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Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Net­work)]

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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]

Reset Configuration Data [No]

The Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) contain information about
non-PnP devices. It can also hold the complete record of how the system
was configured the last time it was booted. Select [Yes] only if you want to
clear these data during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Configuration op­tions: [No] [Yes]

Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]

This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot
sector . The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a
virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a
virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system. Con­figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]

This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping

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retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]

When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether
the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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:

NOTE: Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit this menu.

Exit Saving Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on
even when the PC is turned off. Once this option is selected, a confirmation
is asked. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit.

NOTE: If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your
changes, the program will prompt you with a message asking if you want
to save your changes before exiting. Pressing <Enter> will then save changes
while exiting.

Exit Discarding Changes

This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you
have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to fields other
than system date, system time, and password, the system will ask for con­firmation before exiting.

Exit Menu

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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 <F5> 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 val-
ues to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
values you previously saved. After selecting this option, a confirmation is
requested. Select [Y es] to discard any changes and load the previously saved
values.

Save Changes

This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You
can then return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this op­tion, all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to
save any changes to the non-volatile RAM.

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Exit Menu

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5. SOFTWARE SETUP

5.1 Operating Systems

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, but
for W indows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later . For W indows NT 4.0, you must use
Service Pack 3.0 or later.

5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation

When you start W indows for the first time after the installation of your motherboard,
Windows 98 will detect the onboard audio and video chips and may attempt to in­stall a driver from its system registry. When prompted to restart, select No and then
follow the normal setup procedures later in this section.

NOTE: The screen displays in this and the following section may not reflect exactly
the screen contents displayed on your screen.

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5.2 CUV4X Series Motherboard Support CD

NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice.
T o begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the

support CD installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, double­click or run D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D:).

5.2.1 Installation Menu

• Install ASUS PC Pr obe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computer’s

• Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. V iew

• Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader

• VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver , VIA

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• AUDIO Driver: Installs the necessary audio drivers for the onboard audio

• YAMAHA XGStudio: Installs the Yamaha XGplayer for playing MIDI files,

• Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your

• Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD.

• ReadMe: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information.

• Exit: Exits the CD installation menu.

fan, temperature, and voltages.

the online help for more information.

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.

Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver.

CODEC.

audio files, movie files and audio CDs. See online help for more information.

motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU.

Additonal CD Content: Flash BIOS writer in the AFLASH folder and DMI Con­figuration Utility in the DMI folder.

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5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx

Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

NOTE: ASUS PC Probe will not run if another hardware monitoring utility is in­stalled. To uninstall any program, see 5.7 Uninstalling Programs.

(1) Click here.

(2) Click here.

(3) Click here.

(5) Click here. (6) Click here.

(8) Click Next and when

the Setup Complete box

(7) Click here.

appears, click Finish to
complete setup.

(4) Click here.

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5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx

Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(1) Click here.

(2) Click here.

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(3) Click here only after you have

read the License Agreement.

(5) Click here.

(4) Setup will proceed with

the installation if no
viruses are found. Click
here to start installation.

(6) & (7) Select the preferred features by

clicking the appropriate buttons.

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(8) Insert a floppy disk and then click

here. Once the Emergency Clean
disk is created, click OK.

(9) Click here and then

click Finish to restart.

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5.5 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx

Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(1) Click here.

(2) Click here.

(3) Click here only after you have

read the License Agreement.

(5) Click here and then

click Finish to restart.

(4) Click here.

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5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver

Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(1) Click here.

(3) Click here.

(2) Click here.

(4) Select preferred options

and then click here.

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(5) Click here.

(7) Click heren.

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(6) Click here.

(8) Click here and then follow

onscreen instructions to
complete installation.

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5.7 AUDIO Driver

Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

(1) Click here.

(3) Click here.

* You may choose to restart your computer later when this option is offered,

especially if you still want to install other drivers and/or software. You may
not, however, be able to use immediately the devices associated with the driv­ers or software because these drivers need to be enabled. These drivers are
enabled when Windows starts/restarts.

(4) Click here to complete

(2) Click here.

setup.

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5.8 YAMAHA XGStudio

Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive
or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen.

NOTE: Make sure that you have uninstalled any old version of the YAMAHA
SoftSynthesizer/XGplayer before installing this version. If you can’t uninstall your
old version using the procedures in 5.9 Uninstalling Programs, see the
files under the Yamaha folder of your support CD for uninstallation information.

README.TXT

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(1) Click here.

(3) Enter the information

requested and click here.

(2) Click here.

(4) Click here.

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(5) Click here. (6) Click here.

(7) Click here.

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5.9 Uninstalling Programs

Add/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You may use this
function if a program does not provide its own uninstallation program.

(1) Double-click here to open

the Add/Remove Programs
Properties dialog box.

(2) Select the program to

remove and click here.

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(3) Click here.

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6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE

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 tem-
peratures. 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.

6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe

When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select
whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not. To by­pass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.

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To open ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to Pro­grams, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.

The PC Probe icon
that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon will allow you to see the
status of your PC.

will appear on the taskbar’s system tray indicating

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6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe

Monitoring

Monitor Summary

Shows a summary of the items being
monitored.

Temperature Monitor

Shows the PC’s temperature (for
supported processors only).

(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease

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Temperature Warning

threshold adjustment

the threshold level)

Fan Monitor

Shows the PC’s fan rotation.

Fan Warning

threshold adjustment

(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease

the threshold level)

Voltage Monitor

Shows the PC’s voltages.

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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.

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Fan Control

Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Con­trol. Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan
speed automatically based on the current
CPU temperature and predefined thresh­old.

Information

Hard Drives

Shows the used and free space of the
PC’s hard disk drives and the file allo-
cation table or file system used.

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ASUS PC Probe

Memory

Shows the PC’s memory load, memory
usage, and paging file usage.

Device Summary

Shows a summary of devices in your PC.

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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. T o run a program,
click Execute Program. NOTE: This
feature is currently unavailable.

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6.1.3 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.

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6.2 YAMAHA XGStudio

XGplayer

The XGplayer that is installed when you choose this option is an application that is
used to playback multimedia files. The XGplayer allows playback of MIDI files
(.mid, .rmi), audio files (.wav, .mp3), movie files (.avi, .mpg) and audio CDs all
from a single application. With MIDI files, you can mix, arrange (change voices/
effects) and attach MIDI files to e-mails. Also, its links to various Internet services
allows you to listen to music on web sites or purchase music easily.

6.3.1 Using YAMAHA XGplayer

To set up the S-YXG50 SoftSynthesizer to match your system’s performance (for
example, playback sound, quality priority/CPU load reduction priority), click Start,
point to Programs, point to YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50, and then click
S-YXG50 Setup. You may also right-click the YAMAHA SXG Driver icon
the taskbar and then click SoftSynthesizer Setup.

T o get help on the SoftSynthesizer settings, click Start, point to Programs, point to
YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50, and then click S-YXG50 Help.

T o start the YAMAHA XGplayer , click Start, point to Programs, point to YAMAHA
SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50, and then click XGplayer. You may also right-click the

on

YAMAHA SXG Driver icon

on the taskbar and then click XGplayer.

For details on the YAMAHA XGplayer , click the Help icon
You may also right-click the YAMAHA SXG Driver icon

then click SoftSynthesizer Help.

6.3.2 YAMAHA XGplayer Main Panel

Select Next Song

Select Previous Song

Select Final Song

Select Top Song

Version Information

Song Number Display

Power

Setup

Rewind

Fast Forward
Pause

Playback

on the Main Panel.

on the taskbar and

Master Volume Control

Key Control
Tempo Control

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6.3.3 YAMAHA XGplayer Mixer Panel

To open the Mixer Panel, click the Open Mixer icon on the Main Panel.

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Polyphony

Smart Arrangement Block

Level Meter Display
Voice Select

Channel Solo
Channel Mute
Pan Knob

Channel Volume
Slider

CPU Usage Rate

Effects Block
Exit
Minimize

Effect Control

Master
Volume
Slider

6.3.4 YAMAHA XGplayer Minimize Panel

To open the Minimize Panel, click theMinimize icon on the Main Panel.

Return to Original State

Open Mixer

Master Volume SliderHelp

Version Information

Power

Song Name
Display

Time Display

Stop
Pause
Playback
Select Next Song
Select Previous Song

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6.3.5 T roubleshooting

XGPlayer

Cannot install

• Do you have the required hardware, such as hard disk and memory?

• Do you have the required software, such as MS-DOS and Windows?

• Installation may not be possible if you have insufficient space on your hard disk.

Delete unneeded files to increase the free space on your disk.

Does not start

• Do you have the required hardware, such as hard disk and memory?

• Do you have the required software, such as MS-DOS and Windows?

• Were you able to install using the specified procedure?

No sound

• Is the MIDI driver correctly installed?

• Is the tone generator set correctly?

• Is volume set to zero in the XGstudio Player or XGstudio Mixer panels?

• If you are using an external tone generator, is the serial or MIDI cable and the

audio cables connected correctly?

• Are the volumes of your tone generator, audio playback system, and application
raised?

• If you have connected an external tone generator via a serial cable, is the rear
panel select switch set correctly? (For the name of the select switch, refer to the
owner's manual for your external tone generator.)

• If you are using a Soft Synthesizer, is it set so that the computer sound output is
heard correctly?

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7. APPENDIX

7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card

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ASUS LAN Card

LAN Activity
Output Signal

LEDs

RJ45

Wake on LAN
Output Signal

Intel
Chipset

ASUS

Motherboard type

Other

If you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 on an ASUS motherboard, leave the jumper on
its defaut setting of “ASUS.” If you are using another brand of motherboard, set the
jumper to “Other.” Connect the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the
motherboard’s WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the moth-
erboard. Connect the LAN activity output signal (LAN_LED) to the system cabinet’s
front panel LAN_LED in order to display the LAN data activity.

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7.1.1 Features

• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

• Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported

• PCI Bus Master Complies to PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specifications

• Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces

• Complies to IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX interfaces

• Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations through a single RJ45 port

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• Supports 32-bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1

• Enhancements on ACPI & APM

• Adheres to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev . 1.0, ACPI Rev . 1.0, and

• IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation for 10Mbps/100Mbps Network Data Transfer

• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network conditions

• Plug and Play

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Device Class Power Management Rev. 1.0

Rates.

7.1.2 Software Driver Support

• NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client

• NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM

LAN Server

• NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft W indows NT , Microsoft W indows 95, Microsoft
Windows 3.11

7.1.3 Question and Answer

Q: What is Wake-On-LAN ?
A: The Wake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on sys-

tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. With this
feature, remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during off-peak
hours will be feasible.

Q: What can Wake-On-LAN do for you ?
A: Wake-On-LAN is a remote management tool with advantages that can reduce

system management workload, provide flexibility to the system administrator’s
job, and then of course save you time-consuming efforts and costs.

Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to be enable?
A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires Ethernet LAN adapter

card that can activate W ake-On-LAN function, a client with W ake-On-LAN capa­bility , and software such as LDCM Rev . 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up frame.

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7. APPENDIX

7.2 Modem Riser

7.2.1 56K Software Modem

The Modem Riser (MR) is a high-speed PC
communication peripheral which works with
AMC’97/MC’97 compliant codecs. W ith this
software modem, you can connect your com­puter to a remote location, receiving data at
up to 56 Kbps in V.90 or K56flex modes.

Layout of Primary MR

Top:

7.2.2 Primary/Seconday MR

There are two types of modem risers: primary
MR and secondary MR. In appearance, the
primary MR has a crystal onboard but the sec­ondary does not. If your motherboard has an
audio codec and no PCI audio chipset on­board, you may use the secondary MR; oth­erwise, you should use the primary MR.

PHONE

Bottom:

LINE

7.2.3 Hardware Installation Procedure

1. Power OFF your computer.

2. Open the computer chassis and re­move the metal plate on the AMR ex­pansion slot.

3. Carefully align the MR card’s connec­tor to the AMR slot and press firmly.

4. Secure the MR card onto the chassis
with the screw removed in step 2.

5. Connect the MR card’s LINE connec-
tor to a telephone wall jack. Connect
the PHONE connector to a telephone
(optional).

6. Replace the computer chassis.

Codec

Crystal

Modem Riser

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7.2.4 Software Setup in Windows 98

The Modem Riser supports the Plug and Play feature. It allows your computer to
automatically set the optimal configurations for the MR and communication soft­ware. Follow the procedure below to install the modem driver.

1. Power ON the computer after the hard­ware installation is completed.

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Modem Riser

2. W indows 98 will automatically detect the

3. Select Search for the best driver for

4. Insert the Support CD that came with

5. After the driver is located, click Next

6. Restart your computer. Double click the

modem and display a “PCI Card” mes­sage under “Add New Hardware Found”.

your device and click Next.

your motherboard into your CD-ROM
drive. Enter the path E:\Modem\Win98
(assuming that your CD-ROM drive is
drive E:) for the MR driver.

and then click Finish.

modem icon at the bottom-right corner
of the window.

7. Click the Settings tab. Select your coun­try and language. Click OK.

8. Click Start, point to Settings, click
Control Panel, double click Modems,
click the General tab, and click
Motorala SM56 AC-L Modem.

9. Click Diagnostic and then click the
designated COM port as shown.

10. Click Mor e Info.... If the computer sys-

tem successfully communicates with the
modem, responses will be displayed as
shown.

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