ASUS CUV4XV User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

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Product Name: ASUS CUV4X-V Manual Revision: 1.01 E599 Release Date: September 2000

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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-V .................................................................. 8

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

2.1.2 Optional Components......................................................... 9

2.1.3 Special Features................................................................ 10

2.1.4 Performance Features ....................................................... 10

2.1.5 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) .......................................................... 23

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes....................................................... 23

3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 24

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) ....................... 29

3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ..................................... 30

3.8 External Connectors ................................................................... 31

3.9 Starting Up the First Time.......................................................... 43

4. BIOS SETUP 45

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... 45

4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.......................... 45

4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 46

4.2 BIOS Setup Program.................................................................. 49

4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................ 50

4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 50

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CONTENTS

4.3 Main Menu................................................................................. 52

4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................. 53

4.3.2 Keyboard Features............................................................ 56

4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................... 58

4.4.1 Chip Configuration........................................................... 62

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................. 65

4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 68

4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ...................................................... 71

4.5 Power Menu ............................................................................... 72

4.5.1 Power Up Control............................................................. 74

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............................................................ 76

4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................. 77

4.7 Exit Menu................................................................................... 79

5. SOFTWARE SETUP 81

5.1 Install Operating System ............................................................ 81

5.2 Start Windows............................................................................ 81

5.3 Motherboard Support CD........................................................... 82

5.4 VIA 4 in 1 drivers....................................................................... 83

5.5 ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx.xx ......................................................... 84

5.6 ASUS Update Vx.xx .................................................................. 85

5.7 YAMAHA Soft Synthesizer S-YXG50 ...................................... 86

5.8 PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx .................................................................... 87

5.9 ADOBE Acrobat Reader Vx.xx ................................................. 88

5.10Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications .................................. 89

5.11Uninstalling Programs................................................................ 90

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 93

6.1 ASUS PC Probe ......................................................................... 93

6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE ....................................................... 98

6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD .............................................................. 98

6.4 CyberLink V ideoLive Mail...................................................... 100

7. APPENDIX 103

7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card................................................... 103

7.2 Modem Riser............................................................................ 105

7.3 Glossary ................................................................................... 107

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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-V

The ASUS CUV4X-V 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 VT8605 system controller or

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an op-

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

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

2. FEATURES

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

VIA ProSavage™ PM133 integrated graphics core logic chipset with support for AGP 4x mode(integrated S3 Savage4); 133/100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); and 133MHz (PC133/VCM) memory bus.

integrated peripheral controller supports UltraDMA/66/33; AC97 audio; MC-97 modem; and four USB ports.

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.

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.

Level 2 cache. interconnection targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz 4X mode. ler with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Sup-

ports 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.

tional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. Appendix). modem card that supports a WOR connector. status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan sta-

tus through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe.

III 100MHz FSB Coppermine core FC-PGA

III 133MHz FSB PPGA

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2. FEATURES

• 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.

• 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.)

Specifications

2. FEATURES

2.1.2 Optional Components

The following onboard components are optional at the time of purchase:

• Smart Audio: Provides C-Media Electronics Inc.’s CMI-8738 PCI 3D Exten-

sion Positional Audio Chip. With this chip onboard, no external CODEC is needed. CMI-8738 supports legacy audio (SB16™), FM emulator/DLS wavetable music synthesis, and HRTF 3D positional audio functions, and PCtel® HSP56 (1789) interface.Compatible with A3D™ and DirectSound™ 3D, CMI8738 thus meets PC98® requirements, and supports professional digital audio interface.

• One T ouch Management: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to access

box with system information LEDs, front I/O ports, and space reserved for a hard disk drive. With an ASUS iPanel, you can monitor your computer’s vital components.

• LCD/TV Output: The LCD/TV interface can support either an optional LCD

module for LCD output or a TV-out module for TV output.

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2. FEATURES

2.1.3 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 indows95/98/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.

2.1.4 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

2.1.5 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 .............................................................................. 22

Location

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

Chipsets North Bridge:VIA VT 8605 (VIA ProSavage™ PM133) ........ 3

South Bridge:VIA VT82C686A PCIset ................................. 13

2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM ................................... 11

Main Memory Maximum 1.5GB support

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

PC133 SDRAM support

1 ISA Slot ............................................................................... 15

1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot ......................... 23

1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ........................................ 16

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

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

1 Parallel Port Connector ............................................. (Top) 28

1 Serial COM1 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 29

1 Serial COM2 Port Connector .............................................. 17

USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1) ........................................ 30

USB Connectors (Port 2 & Port 3) ........................................ 10

1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 31

1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 31

3D Graphics 1 VGA Monitor Output Connector........................ (Bottom) 27

2LCD/TV In/Out Connectors (optional) .......................... 24, 26

1 Feature Connector (optional)............................................... 21

Audio C-Media CMI-8738 PCI Audio Chip (optional) .................... 19

1 Game/MIDI Connector*............................................ (Top) 25

1 Line Out Connector* ........................................... (Bottom) 25

1 Line In Connector* (shared with Rear Out) ........ (Bottom) 25

1 Rear Out Connector* (shared with Line In) ........ (Bottom) 25

1 Microphone Connector* ...................................... (Bottom) 25

Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector...................................................... 20

Wake-On-Ring Connector ...................................................... 14

Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 12

3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors

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

Special Feature Onboard LED ......................................................................... 18

Form Factor ATX

*On audio model only

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2. FEATURES

2.2.1 Component Locations

31 30

27 26

34 567

2. FEATURES

Motherboard Parts

23 22

20 19 18

1415 11

101213 916

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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

VGA

Rear Out

GAME_AUDIO

Line Out

Line In/

Mic

MIC2

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

PARALLEL PORT

CHA_FAN

Socket 370

VIA

LCDTV

ATX Power Connector

LCDTV

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO)

VT8605

Chipset

VIO

CYRIX133

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)

Row

IDE

AUX

MODEM

PCI 1

VIA

VT82C686A

Chipset

AAPANEL

HPHONE

PCI 2

PCI 3

PCI

Audio

Chipset

AUDIO_EN

COM2

WOL_CON

LED

Audio Modem Riser

(AMR)

PCI 4

PCI 5

WOR

CUV4X-V

ASUS

ASIC

with Hardware

Monitor

JTPWR

ISA Slot

Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase

S3JP

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

SMB

CHASSIS

Secondary

Primary IDE

Flash EEPROM

(Programable BIOS)

CLRTC

JEN

USBPORT

IDELED

PANEL

AFPANEL

FLOPPY

30.5cm (12.0in)

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.2 Layout Contents

Motherboard Settings

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

2) VIO p. 19 I/O Voltage 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.23 System Memory Support

2) DIMM1/2/3 p.24 DIMM Memory Module Support

3) Socket 370 p.25 CPU Support

4) PCI1/2/3/4/5 p.27 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots

5) AGP Pro p.29 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro Slot

6) AMR p.30 Audio Modem Riser Slot

Connectors

1) PS2KBMS p.31 PS/2 Mouse Port Connector (6 pin-female)

2) PS2KBMS p.31 PS/2 Keyboard Port Connector (6-pin female)

3) USB p.32 Universal Serial Bus Connectors 1 & 2 (T wo 4-pin female)

4) COM1/COM2 p.32 Serial Port Connector (9-pin /10-1 pin male)

5) VGA p.32 Monitor Output Connector (15-pin female)

6) PRINTER p.33 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)

7) GAME_AUDIO p.33 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional)

8) GAME_AUDIO p.33 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female) (optional)

9) PRIMARY IDE p.34 IDE Connectors (T wo 40-1 pins) SECONDARY IDE

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

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

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

13) PWR_, CPU_,CHA_FANp. 36 Chassis, Power Supply , CPU Fan Connectors (Three 3 pins)

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

15) LCDTV/LCDTV0 p. 37 LCD/TV Headers (18-1 pins/18 pins)

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

17) AFPANEL/IR_CON p. 38 ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pins, 10-1 pins)

18) AAPANEL p. 38 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (10-1 pins)

3. H/W SETUP

Layout Contents

19) CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO p. 39 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4-pin) MODEM

20) HPHONE p. 39 Headphone True-Level LineOut Header (3 pins)

21) MIC2 p. 39 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins)

continued...

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

22) JTPWR p. 40 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins)

23) ATXPWR p. 40 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins)

24) SMB p. 41 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins)

25) CHASSIS p. 41 Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 pins)

26) IDELED p. 41 IDE Activity LED (2 pins)

27) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 42 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)

28)

PWR.LED (

PANEL

)

p. 42 System Power LED Lead (3 pins)

Layout Contents

3. H/W SETUP

29) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 42 System Message LED (2 pins)

30) RESET (PANEL) p. 42 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)

31) PWR.SW (PANEL) p. 42 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)

32) SMI (PANEL) p. 42 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 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.

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Standby

Power

LED

OFF

Powered

Off

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.

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1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)

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).

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< Frequency Multiple

< Frequency Selection

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12345678

OFF

Setting JEN

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

DIP_SW

OFF

JEN

JumperFree

(Default)

Mode

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JEN

Jumper

Mode

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

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2) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO)

VIO allows you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, PCI, and the CPU’s I/O buffer. The default voltage ( 3.40V) should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage.

Setting VIO

3.30 Volt [1-2]

3.40 Volt [2-3] (default) TEST [3-4]

VIO

TEST

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3.30 Volt

3.40 Volt

WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result

in the shortening of your computer component’s life. It is strongly recommended that you leave this setting on its default.

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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. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed).

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CPU PCI

CPU

PCI

CPU PCI

66MHz 33MHz

12345678

80MHz 40MHz

12345678

103.0MHz

34.3MHz

12345678

115.0MHz

38.3MHz

12345678

133MHz

33MHz

12345678

68MHz 34MHz

12345678

83.3MHz

41.6MHz

12345678

105MHz

35MHz

12345678

120MHz

40MHz

12345678

140MHz

35MHz

12345678

75.0MHz

37.5MHz

12345678

100MHz

33MHz

12345678

112.0MHz

37.3MHz

12345678

124MHz

31MHz

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 CPU’s Internal frequency and External frequency . These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Fr equency .

12345678

2.0x(2/1)

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12345678

2.5x(5/2)

12345678

4.0x(4/1)

12345678

5.5x(11/2)

12345678

7.0x(7/1)

12345678

3.0x(3/1)

12345678

4.5x(9/2)

12345678

6.0x(6/1)

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7.5x(15/2)

12345678

3.5x(7/2)

12345678

5.0x(5/1)

12345678

6.5x(13/2)

12345678

8.0x(8/1)

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 933MHz 7.0x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] Pentium III 866MHz 6.5x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] 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.

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88 Pins

60 Pins

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20 Pins

CUV4X-V 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

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

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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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*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 VGA shared ——— Onboard USB controller ———shared Onboard audio/AMR — shared ——

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Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs. System IRQs are available to cards installed in the ISA expansion bus first, then any remaining IRQs are available to PCI cards. Currently, there are two types of ISA cards.

The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as legacy ISA cards, requires that you configure the card’s jumpers manually and then install it in any available slot on the ISA bus. To see a map of your used and free IRQs in W indows 98, the Control Panel icon in My Computer, contains a System icon, which gives you a Device Manager tab. Double-clicking on a specific hardware device gives you the Resources tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. Double-click Computer to see all the interrupts and addresses for your system. Make sure that no two devices use the same IRQ or your computer will experience problems when those two devices are in use at the same time.

To simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which was developed to allow automatic system configuration when-

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ever a PNP-compliant card is added to the system. For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available.

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If the system has both legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned to PNP cards from those not used by legacy cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can be used to indicate which IRQs are being used by legacy cards. For older legacy cards that do not work with the BIOS, you can contact your vendor for an ISA Configuration Utility.

An IRQ number is automatically assigned to PCI expansion cards after those used by legacy and PNP ISA cards. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to PCI cards that require an IRQ. To install a PCI card, you need to set the INT (interrupt) assignment. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard use an INTA #, be sure that the jumpers on your PCI cards are set to INT A.

Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards

Some ISA cards, both legacy and PNP , may also need to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. DMA assignments for this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. You can select a DMA channel in the PCI and PNP configuration section of the BIOS Setup utility.

IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for

legacy ISA cards (see 4.4.3 PCI Configuration. Choose Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for those IRQs and DMAs you want to reserve).

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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.

AGP Card without Retention Notch

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CUV4X-V Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO)

20-pin bay

Rib (inside slot) Rib

TOP VIEW

28-pin bay

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.

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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 audio chip controller. The motherboard’s onboard audio chip controller (optional) must be disabled when using a primary AMR.

NOTE: An AMR is not included with this motherboard.

IMPORTANT: The AMR slot of this motherboard shares the same expansion slot

as the ISA slot. Because of this and its location, the slot can only accept a specially designed AMR card (optional). The components of a standard AMR card and its

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bracket face toward the edge of the motherboard while those of the speciallydesigned card face the expansion slots. For availability , see your vendor or dealer .

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Unlike that of standard cards, the component side of the specially-designed AMR card faces the motherboard’s expansion slots when the card is installed

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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)

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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.

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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.

COM 1

Serial Port (9-pin male)

Pin 1

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5) Monitor Output Connector (Blue 15-pin VGA)

This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.

VGA Monitor (15-pin female)

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6) 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)

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

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

Joystick/MIDI (15-pin female)

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

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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.

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

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PIN 1

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11) 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

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PME

Ground

12) 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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WOR

RI# Ground

13) Power Supply, CPU, Chassis Fan Connectors

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

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and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins.

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(3-pin PWR_FAN, CPU_FAN, 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).

Rotation

+12V

GND

CHA_FAN

CPU_FAN

GND +12V

Rotation

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GND

+12V

Rotation

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14) 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

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GND

USBP3–

USBP3+

USB Power

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15) LCD/TV Headers (18-1 pin LCDTV / 18-pin LCDTV0)

These headers require an optional LCD module for LCD output or TV-out module for TV output. Connect the LCD/TV-out module to the headers and mount the bracket to the chassis on a free expansion slot.

NOTE: If both CRT and digital LCD monitors are used, the CRT will take precedence. These headers are for a digital LCD panel; an analog LCD panel comes with a 15-pin VGA cable connector to be used on the monitor connector.

LCDTV0

CUV4X-V

17 18

LCDTV

1 2

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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 to use Consumer Infra- red (CIR) power up.

Front View Back View

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+5V

(NC)

IRRX

GND

IRTX

IRTX GND

+5V (NC)

IRRX

17) ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pin AFPANEL, 10-1 IR_CON)

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This connector allows you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel (an easy to access drive bay with front I/O ports, status LEDs, and space reserved for a hard disk drive). If you are not using an ASUS iPanel, you can connect an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module to the SIR connector or an optional consumer infrared connector set to the CIR and SIR connectors for both wireless transmitting and remote control functions through one external

infrared module.

SMBDATA

GND

IRTX

CIRRX

+5VSB

GND

IRTX

CIRRX

+5VSB

+3VSB

+5V SMBCLK

EXTSMI#

CHASSIS#

LOCKKEYNCNC

BATT

MLED-

PCIRST#

AFPANEL

Standard Infrared (SIR)

Front View Back View

IRTX GND

IRRX

+5V (NC)

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SIR CIR

IRRX

+5 V

GND

IRRX

+5 V

GND

IR_CON

18) ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (10-1 pin AAPANEL)

This connector allows you to connect the audio cable from an optional ASUS iPanel for front panel audio control.

AUDIO_PANEL

MIC2

AGND

Line in_L

AGND2AGND3

Line in_R

CUV4X-V

Line out_L

Line out_R

MICPWR

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19) 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.

(from Modem)

(to Modem)

Ground

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

CUV4X-V

AUX

(Black)

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(White)

Modem-Out

Modem-In

Ground

MODEM

20) Headphone True-Level Line Out Header (3-pin HPHONE)

This connector allows you to connect chassis mounted headphone to the motherboard instead of having to attach an external headphone onto the ATX connectors.

HP OUT LT

GND

HP OUT RT

HPHONE

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21) Internal Microphone Connector (3-pin MIC2)

This connector allows you to connect chassis mounted microphone to the motherboard instead of having to attach an external microphone onto the ATX connectors.

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MIC Power

MIC Input

Ground

MIC2

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22) 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.

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23) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)

IMPORTANT: Make sure that your A TX 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.

JTPWR

Power Supply Thermal Sensor

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This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.

+3.3 Volts

-12.0 Volts Ground

Power Supply On

Ground Ground Ground

-5.0 Volts

CUV4X-V

+5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts

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

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24) 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 I2C bus, which is a multidevice 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

+5V

Ground

SMBDATA

CUV4X-V

SMBCLK

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25) Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This lead 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 this lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detector is triggered.

NOTE: If the chassis intrusion lead is not used, a jumper cap must be placed over the pins to close the circuit.

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

CUV4X-V

CHASSIS

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26) 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.

CUV4X-V

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IDELED

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

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The following PANEL illustration is used for items 22–27 (below).

CUV4X-V System Panel Connectors

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

28) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED)

Power LED

+5 V

PLED

Speaker

Connector

Ground

+5V

Ground

SPKR

PANEL

+5 V

CUV4X-V

MLED

Ground

ExtSMI#

Message LED

SMI Lead

Requires an ATX power supply.

PWR_SW

ATX Power Switch*

Ground

Reset SW

Ground

ResetCon

This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warnings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized.

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

29) 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.

30) 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.

31) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW)

The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF. 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.

32) 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 is decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do not have a switch for the connector, you may use the “Turbo Switch.” SMI is activated when it detects a short to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will not cause any problems. This may require one or two presses depending on the position of the switch. W ake-up can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up the system).

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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.

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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.

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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. T ype 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.

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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

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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

<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.

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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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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]

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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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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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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.

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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]

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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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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 66, 100 and 133. Select [Manual] if you want to make changes

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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 later in this section.

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]

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 Celeron processors

Using Pentium III/ Celeron 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, USB controller legacy mode will be enabled. If not detected, USB controller legacy mode will be disabled. When this field is set to [Disabled], USB controller legacy mode is disabled 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.

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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

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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 mod-

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ules 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 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 adjustable 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 adjustable when SDRAM Con- figuration is set to [User Define].

(Scroll down to see more items as shown.)

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 adjustable when

SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define].

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SDRAM Active to Precharge Time

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

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]

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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Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]

The graphics aperture is a PCI memory address range that AGP video and the CPU use for graphics memory address space. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

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On Chip VGA [Enabled]

This motherboard is integrated with a VGA controller. To use it, leave this field on [Enabled]. If you want to use an add-on VGA card, select [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

VGA Shared Memory Size [16MB]

This feature allows you to select the size of system memory to allocate for video memory. Configuration options: [8MB] [32MB]

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

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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 Infrared [Disabled]

When enabled, this field activates the onboard 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 [330h-333h]

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]

Primary VGA BIOS [PCI Card]

If your computer has both PCI and AGP VGA cards, this field allows you to select which of the cards will act as your primary graphics card. [AGP Card] uses the AGP card as your primary card. The default, [PCI Card], allows your PCI graphics card to take precedence when detected. [On-Board] allows you to use the onboard VGA as your primary graphics controller . Configuration options: [PCI Card] [AGP Card] [On-Board]

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 [Disable], power management features will not function

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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; [Disable] disables the power saving features; [User Define] allows you to set power saving options according to your preference. Configuration options: [User Define] [Disable] [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. Select [Enabled] if your power supply can supply at least 720mA on the +5VSB lead to support the STR function. 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: [Enabled] [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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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 [Disabled]

Wake-On-LAN or a 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]. NOTE: Automatic Power Up will not work if the system is powered down by operating systems, such as Windows 98, which have ACPI support enabled. 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.

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CPU Fan [xxxxRPM], Power Fan Speed [Ignore], Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

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 [xx.xV]

-12V Voltage, -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 AT API CD-ROM drives.

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Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] [LANDesk (R) Service Agent]

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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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5.1 Install Operating System

You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy . You may use any version of Windows 98/2000/ Millenium, but for Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT

4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later.

5.2 Start Windows

When you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing your motherboard, Windows will detect all plug-and play devices. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to install all necessary device drivers. When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section.

NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your screen.

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5.3 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:).

5.3.1 Installation Menu

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

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

• ASUS Update Vx.xx.xx: (Currently not available for this motherboard).

• YAMAHA Soft Synthesizer S-YXG50: Installs the Yamaha XGplayer for play-

• PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View the

• ADOBE Acrobat Reader Vx.xx: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software

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• Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink

• 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.

Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. fan, temperature, and voltages.

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

online help for more information. necessary to view user’s manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other lan-

guage versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites.

PowerPlayer SE, PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU.

(TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER

OF THE MAIN MENU)

• Exit: Exits the CD installation menu.

(TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE

SECONDARY MENU)

Additonal CD Content: Flash BIOS writer in the AFLASH folder

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5.4 VIA 4 in 1 drivers

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.

(2) Click here to open the VIA

(1) Click here.

Service Pack 1 dialog box. (3) Click Yes on the box after you have read and agreed to the README and agreement.

README

(4) Select preferred options

and then click here.

(6) Click here.

(5) Click here.

(7) Click here.

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(8) Click here.

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(9) Click here and then follow

onscreen instructions to complete installation.

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5.5 ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx.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 5.11 Uninstalling Programs.

(1) Click here.

(2) Click here.

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(3) Click here.

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

(4) Click here.

(7) Click here.

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5.6 ASUS Update 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.

(5) Click here to complete

setup.

(4) Click here.

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5.7 Y AMAHA Soft Synthesizer S-YXG50

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 5.14 Uninstalling Programs, see the files under the Yamaha folder of your support CD for uninstallation information.

(1) Click here.

(2) Click here.

README.TXT

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(3) Enter the information

requested and click here.

(5) Click here and then respond

accordingly when prompted (6&7 below)

(6)

(9) Click here.

(4) Click here.

(8) Click here.

(7)

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5.8 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.

(3) Click here only after you have

read the License Agreement.

(2) 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.

(5) Click here.

(8) Insert a floppy disk and then click

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

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(9) Click here and then

click Finish to restart.

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5.9 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.

(3) Click here only after you have

read the License Agreement.

(2) Click here.

(4) Click here.

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(5) Click here and then

click Finish to restart.

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5.10 Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications

5.10.1 System Requirements

• Pentium-100MHz PC compatible

• Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000

• Hard disk drive with at least 10MB of free space

• 4x speed or above CD-ROM drive

• Sound card with a Windows wave audio driver

• 256 (or above) color VGA card is required. A VGA card with

• DirectDraw support

• 8MB system memory

5.10.2 Cyberlink Contact Information

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5.10.3 Installation Procedures

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.

(5) Click here to install

PowerDVD.

(4) Click here and follow the

onscreen instructions to complete installation.

(6) Click here and follow the

onscreen instructions to complete installation.

(7) Click here and follow the

onscreen instructions to complete installation.

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5.11 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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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

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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Memory

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

Device Summary

Shows a summary of devices in your PC.

DMI Explorer

Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.

Utility

Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. 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 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE

PowerPlayer

CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent software player that can automatically detect and playback all kinds of video/audio files, CD and MP3 files as well. This is the only software you need for all types of video and audio files. No need to waste time identifying your file types.

6.2.1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE

To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerPlayer SE, and then click PowerPlayer.

6.2.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer Control Panel

Minimize

Zoom About

Eject

Help

Power Off

Stop

Backward Scan

Backstep Frame

Stop

Configuration

i-Power!

CD Mode

Shuffle

Karaoke Next angle Next audio stream Next subtitle Add bookmark

Forward Scan Step Frame

Next Play

Increase Volume

Mute Decrease Volume

Capture frame Go-Up Repeat Menu Go to bookmark

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6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD

CyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink’s complete range of video and audio software products. It features unrivaled functions allowing users to view high quality video and media-rich DVD contents on the personal computer. With the iPower Internet Enabling feature, PowerDVD opens DVD enthusiasts to on-line DVD resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page.

6.3.1 Starting CyberLink PowerDVD

To start CyberLink PowerDVD, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD.

6.3.2 CyberLink PowerDVD User Interface

Minimize

Main Display

Exit

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Control

Panel

(closed)

Full Screen /

Video Window

CD/File

Mode

Control

Wheel

Functions

EjectHelp

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VideoLive Mail

6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail

CyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. VLM 3) is a convenient and excellent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video/audio input devices and to send the mails to any recipients via VLM 3’s built-in e-mail system through the Internet. VLM 3’s mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot informa- tion; and thus may convey the most profound information to target audiences. It is very convenient for mail recipients who do not need to install additional software component in order to view VLM 3 mails.

VLM 3 works as a very applicant sales tool. It efficiently delivers profound and live product information to your target customers without costing a fortune. VLM 3 also helps corporate managers easily give vivid speeches and broadcast through corporate E-mail system. For personal or home users, VLM 3 easily records live video clips allowing users to send them to friends or family members across the Internet.

VLM 3 loads video messages from PC cameras, digital camcorders, analog camcorder via video capture cards, or from an existing AVI video clips, and captures audio messages from PC microphones. Video and audio messages are encoded at a very high compressed rate in a real-time mode. From data input, data conversion, to sending video mails via Internet, or saving data to disks, the whole procedure is done in an easy and continuous process.

VLM 3’s video clip compression rate is up to 1:900, and its playback rate is up to 30 frame per second. VLM 3 provides CIF (352 x 288 pixel) display resolution, and support true color configuration. A one-minute video mail with QCIF (176 x 144) resolution takes up less than 500KB of memory , making it easy to transmit and save mail. Users may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for different purpose.

VLM 3 supports all the hardware devices that are compliant with Video for Windows standard. V ideo for W indows is a well-accepted and well-tested standard. Thus, users do not have to worry about compatibility issues.

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