ASUS TUSL2C User Manual

®

TUSL2-C

Intel® 815EP ATX Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

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Product Name: ASUS TUSL2-C
Manual Revision: 1.04 E769
Release Date: May 2001

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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7

1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7

2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8

2.1 The ASUS TUSL2-C .................................................................. 8

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

2.1.2 Optional Components .................................................... 10

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

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

2.2 TUSL2-C Motherboard Components ....................................... 12

3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14

3.1 TUSL2-C Motherboard Layout ................................................ 14

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

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

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

3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 24

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes .................................................... 24

3.5.2 Memory Installation ...................................................... 25

3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 26

3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 27

3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ......................... 27

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

3.7.3 Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot...... 28

3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot .......................... 29

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.4.1 Chip Configuration ........................................................ 61

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .............................................. 64

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

4.4.4 Shadow Configuration................................................... 68

4.5 Power Menu .............................................................................. 69

4.5.1 Power Up Control.......................................................... 71

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 73

4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 74

4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 76

5. SOFTWARE SETUP....................................................................... 79

5.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 79

5.2 Start Windows........................................................................... 79

5.3 TUSL2-C Motherboard Support CD ....................................... 80

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... 83

6.1 Winbond Smart Manager .......................................................... 83

6.2 ASUS PC Probe ........................................................................ 87

6.3 Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup ......................................... 92

6.4 ASUS LiveUpdate .................................................................... 94

6.5 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE ...................................................... 95

6.6 CyberLink PowerDVD ............................................................. 96

6.7 CyberLink V ideoLive Mail....................................................... 97

7. APPENDIX....................................................................................... 99

7.1 Glossary .................................................................................... 99

INDEX ................................................................................................. 103

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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 Instructions on setting up the motherboard.

4. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS

5. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions 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 UltraDMA100/66/33
IDE drives

(1) Ribbon cable for master and

slave IDE drives

(1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25” and (2)

3.5” floppy disk drives
(1) Bag of spare jumpers
(1) Support drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s Manual
(1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set

with bracket

Special

Optional Item: The

Power up your PC using a Smart Card. The TUSL2-C supports the
latest PC/SC compliant Smart Card Reader: the Read2-In-01.
V isit the manufacturer’s website:
www.tzt.com.tw or ask your local
dealer. See Section 6, Software
Reference, for more detailed
information about using the

Winbond Smart Manager

software.

Read2-In-01 SmartCard Reader

Optional Items

USB Hub CNR card
LAN/Home PNA CNR card
ASUS iPanel
ASUS consumer infrared set
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module

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2.1 The ASUS TUSL2-C

The ASUS TUSL2-C motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user
who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.

2.1.1 Specifications

• Latest Intel Processor Support

2. FEATURES

Specifications

• North Bridge System Chipset: The Intel

• South Bridge System Chipset: The Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) features

• Intel

2. FEATURES

®

Tualatin™ 100/133MHz FSB FC-PGA2

P III

III® Coppermine™ 100/133MHz FSB FC-PGA

P
Celeron™ 66/100MHz FSB FC-PGA

®

815EP chipset supports a 66/100/
133 Front Side Bus (FSB), up to 512MB of PC100/PC133 SDRAM, and AGP
4X mode, which can transport twice the amount of data compared to the current
AGP standard.

support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to
100MB/sec; two USB controllers for a total of 4 USB ports; and six channel
AC97 CODEC support.

®

Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub

link between the ICH2 and GMCH with a bandwidth of 266MB/sec – twice the
maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus.

• PC100/PC133 Memory Support: Equipped with three Dual Inline Memory

Module (DIMM) sockets to support PC100/PC133-compliant SDRAMs
(available in 64, 128, 256, 512MB densities) up to 512MB.

• AGP Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port slot that supports AGP

cards for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical
applications supporting 133MHz 4X mode. Backward compatible to support
AGP 2X.

• UltraDMA33/66/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE

controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels.
Supports UltraDMA/100, 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, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.

• SmartCard Reader Support: Onboard header connects directly to a Smart

Card reader for security and Smart Card memory chip editing.

• Wake-Up Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN and Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard

Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up.

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

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

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2. FEATURES

• Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circuitry can log

chassis open events into LDCM. The onboard battery supports detection even
when normal power is removed and through a new design, battery drain is even
lower than the RTC used for keeping time!

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

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

• CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides

an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem,
Home PNA, 10/100 Ethernet networking, and USB hub.

• PCI Expansion Slots: Provides six 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) expansion

slots. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN
cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.)

• Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UAR T compatible

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

Specifications

2. FEATURES

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

EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000/Millenium
compatibility , built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most
devices for virtually automatic setup.

• Smart BIOS: The firmware hub gives a new easy-to-use interface which pro-

vides more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides Vcore and CPU/
SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/
ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Hardware random number generator supports new
security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions.

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

ter busses to the memory and processor.

• Onboard LED: The onboard LED will light up when there is standby power to

the motherboard. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power
before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.

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

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

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

cally transport commands and information between SMBus devices.

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2. FEATURES

2.1.2 Optional Components

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

• Onboard Audio: C-Media Audio Chip CMI8738 supporting the latest PCI 6

channel and HRTF 3D Audio sound circuitry. A software package helps setup
the multi-channel PC sound system.

• Smart Card Reader Compatible: PC/SC compliant Smart Card Reader

connectivity.

2. FEATURES

Performance

2.1.3 Performance

• UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that

support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/
66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced
IDE devices: DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and T ape Backup drives.

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

master buses to memory and processor.

• SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports PC133-com-

pliant Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases
the data transfer rate to 1066MB/s max.

• ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also imple-

mented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy
Saving Features for operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Man­agement (OSPM). W ith these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready
around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. To gain all the
benefits, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/2000/ME is required.

• Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings

as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™ so that you do
not have to wait for a long time for system bootup.

• New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meet

the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements
for systems and components are based on high-level goals: support for Plug and
Play compatibility and power management for managing all system compo­nents, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for W indows 95/98/
NT. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy.

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2. FEATURES

2.1.4 Intelligence

• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system

damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be monitored for RPM
and failure. All the fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.

• Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system

damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection.

• Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure

stable current to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.

• System Resources Alert: Today’s operating systems, such as Windows 98/

Millenium, W indows NT/2000, require much more memory and hard drive space
to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The onboard
hardware ASUS ASIC in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe
or Intel LDCM 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.

• Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be defined
as the “Stand by” (a.k.a. Suspend or Sleep) button or as the Soft-Off (see ATX
Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in 3.8 Connectors for more information) button.
Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will
enter the Soft-Off mode.

• 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 any information from their computers from anywhere in the world.

• Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Message LEDs now act as infor-
mation providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can
determine if a message has been received from a fax/modem. A simple glimpse
provides useful information to the user. This function requires ACPI OS and
driver support.

Intelligence

2. FEATURES

• Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up can be enabled or dis-
abled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be powered ON using your
keyboard or mouse click.

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2.2 TUSL2-C Motherboard Components

See opposite page for locations.

Processor Support Socket 370 for Pentium III/Celeron (FC-PGA/2) Processors .. 2

MB Components

2. FEATURES

2. FEATURES

Location

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

Chipsets Intel 815EP Chipset .................................................................. 3

Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) ......................................... 11

Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O Chipset ............................... 12

2 MB Firmware Hub (FWH) .................................................. 13

Main Memory 3 DIMM Sockets (maximum 512MB support) ........................ 4

PC133 SDRAM support

Expansion Slots 6 PCI Slots .............................................................................. 19

1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot ................................ 21

1 CNR Slot ............................................................................. 16

System I/O USB Headers .......................................................................... 15

1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ............................................... 7

2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support) ........................... 5

1 Smart Card Header ................................................................ 8

1 ASUS iPanel Connector ........................................................ 9

1 Parallel Port Connector ............................................. (Top) 24

1 Serial COM2 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 23

1 Serial COM1 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 25

2 USB Port Connectors ......................................................... 26

1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 27

1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 27

Audio C-Media Audio Chip (optional) ............................................. 18

1 Game/MIDI Connector (on audio model only) ......... (Top) 22

1 Line Out Connector (on audio model only)
1 Line In Connector (on audio model only)
1 Microphone Connector (on audio model only)



..(Bottom) 22




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

Wake-On-Ring Connector ...................................................... 10

Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 14

3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors

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

Special Feature Onboard LED ......................................................................... 17

Form Factor ATX

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2. FEATURES

2.2.1 Component Locations

27
26

25

24

23

22

1

2345

76

2. FEATURES

Component Location

21
20

19
18

17

15

12

13 814

11

10169

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.1 TUSL2-C Motherboard Layout

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

KBPWR

USB

T: Port0
B: Port

COM1

Motherboard Layout

COM2

3. H/W SETUP

GAME_AUDIO

AAPANEL

1

Line
Out

Line

In

Mic

In

PARALLEL PORT

USBPWR01

PWR_FAN

ATX Power Connector

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

AUX

Socket 370

WOL_CON

Intel

815EP

Chipset

CPU_FAN

VIO

SECONDARY IDE

PRIMARY IDE

DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)

DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)

DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)

1

0

3

2

5

4

DSW

DIP

Switches

FLOPPY

PCI1

MIC2

CD

HPHONE

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCI2

MODEM

C-Media

PCI

Audio

PCI3

SMB

®

PCI4

ASUS ASIC

Hardware

JEN

CHA

Super

I/O

AUDIO_EN

PLED2

CNR_SLOT

PCI5

TUSL2-C

PCI6

USBP56

JTPWR

OC3

USBPWR56

Firmware

Hub

(FWH)

Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase.

Intel I/O

Controller

Hub

(ICH2)

IR_CON

with

Monitor

WOR

CLRTC

AFPANEL

CHA_FAN

SMARTCON

IDELED

PANEL

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.2 Layout Contents

Motherboard Settings

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

2) USWR01 p.19 USB Device Wake Up (Enable/Disable)
USWR56

3) AUDIO_EN p.20 Onboard CMI8738 PCI 6 ch. Audio (Enable/Disable)

4) KBPWR p.20 Keyboard Power Up (Enable/Disable)

5) VIO p.21 Voltage I/O Setting (3.3V/3.40V/3.60V)

6) DSW p.22 CPU External Frequency Setting

Expansion Slots

1) DIMM1/2/3 p.24 168-Pin System Memory Support

2) CPU p.26 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

3) PCI1/2/3/4/5/6 p.27 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots

4) CNR1 p.28 Communication and Network Riser Slot

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

Connectors

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

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

3) USB p.31 Universal Serial Bus Ports (Two 4 pin female)

4) PRINTER p.31 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)

5) COM1/COM2 p.31 Serial Port Connectors (9-pin male, 10-1 pin)

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

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

8) FLOPPY p.32 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin)

9) PRIMAR Y/SECONDAR Y IDE p.33 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin)

10) IDELED p.34 IDE Activity LED (2 pin)

11) CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN p.34 CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3 pin)
CHA_FAN

12) CD, AUX, MODEM p.35 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4 pins) (optional)

13) HPHONE p.35 Headphone True-Level Line Out Header (3 pin)

14) MIC2 p.35 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pin)

15) AFPANEL / IR_CON p.36 ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pin)

3. H/W SETUP

Layout Contents

16) SMARTCON p.36 ASUS SmartCard Connector (10-1 pin )

17) AAPANEL p.37 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (12-1 pin)

18) ACHA p.37 Chassis Intrusion Connector (2 pin)

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19) WOL_CON p.38 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pin)

20) WOR_CON p.38 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pin)

21) USB56 p.39 USB Headers (10-1 pin)

22) SMB p.39 SMBus Connector (5-1 pin)

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

24) JTPWR p.40 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pin)

25) PWRLED (PANEL) p.41 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin)

26) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.41 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pin)

27) SPEAKER (PANEL) p.41 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pin)

28) MSG.LED (PANEL) p.41 System Message LED (2 pin)

29) SMI (PANEL) p.41 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin)

30) PWRSW (PANEL) p.41 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin)

31) RESET (PANEL) p.41 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin)

Layout Contents

3. H/W SETUP

3. HARDWARE SETUP

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure

Before using the computer, it is necessary to complete the following steps:

• Check Motherboard Settings

• Install Memory Modules

• Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Install Expansion Cards

• Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply

3.4 Motherboard Settings

WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain delicate

Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static
electricity, take precautions whenever working on the computer .

1. Unplug the computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both 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 plugging in or
removing the ATX power connector on the motherboard.

WARNING! Make sure the power supply is inplugged when adding or

removing system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
the 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.

PLED2

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Motherboard Settings

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ON

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

Motherboard Feature Settings

The motherboard’s onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or
DIP switches. When using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch
position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position.

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TUSL2-C DIP Switches

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1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)

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

NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF.
Setting JEN

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

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DSW

12345

ON

ON OFF

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1. Frequency Selection

2. Frequency Selection

3. Frequency Selection

4. Frequency Selection

5. Frequency Selection.

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TUSL2-C JumperFree™
Mode Setting

JEN

12

Disable

Jumper Mode

DSW

ON

OFF

JEN

JumperFree Mode
(Default)

2

Enable

3

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2) USB Device Wake Up (USWR01, USWR56)

These jumpers disable or enable the USB device wake up function. Set these
jumpers to Enable to wake up the computer with USB devices. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB
lead. The default is set to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate
ATX power supply. The computer will not power ON if the jumper is set to
Enable and if the wrong ATX power supply is connected. NOTE: This jumper
must be set in conjunction with W ake On USB for STR State in 4.5.1 Power Up

Control.
NOTES

1. For enabling Wakeup during STR/STD/Soft off functions, set to Enable.

2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability
(+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in the sleep mode.

Setting USWR01, USWR56

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

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2

1

Disable

(Default)

12

Disable

(Default)

USBPWR01

USBPWR56

2

Enable

23

Enable

3

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3) Onboard CMI8738 PCI Audio Setting (AUDIO_EN)

(available on audio model only)
The onboard CMI8738 PCI 6 channel Audio chip may be enabled or disabled
using these jumpers. Disable the onboard audio Codec if using a PCI audio card
on any of the expansion slots or a primary audio/modem CNR on a CNR slot
(see CNR Slot later in this section).

Setting AUDIO_EN

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

AUDIO_EN

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TUSL2-C Audio Setting

4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR)

This jumper disables or enables the keyboard power up function. Set this jumper
to Enable if you wish the keyboard (by pressing <Spacebar>) to power up the
computer. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least
300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to Disable because not all
computers have the appropriate ATX power supply . The computer will not power
ON if you set this to Enable and if the wrong ATX power supply is connected.

NOTE: This jumper must be set in conjunction with Wake On PS2 KB/PS2
Mouse/CIR in 4.5.1 Power Up Control.

Setting KBPWR

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

2

1

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Enable

(Default)

2

3

Disable

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1

Enable

(Default)

KBPWR

3
2

Disable

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5) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO)

This jumper sets the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. The
default setting of 3.40V should be used unless processor overclocking requires a
higher voltage.

Setting VIO

3.30 V [1-2]

3.40 V [2-3] (default)

3.60 V [3-4]

VIO

3

12

2

3

4

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3.30 V 3.40 V
(Default)

3.60 V

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

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

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6) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW)

This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM,
AGP, and the PCI bus. This permitss the selection of the CPU’s External
frequency.

IMPORTANT:

1. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF.

2. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches

(see CPU Internal Frequency in the Advanced Menu of BIOS Setup).

NOTE: Only selected switches are illustrated. For a complete frequency listing,
see the next page.

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DSW

ON

103MHz
103MHz

68MHz

12345

CPU
DRAM
AGP

ON

66MHz

100MHz

66MHz

12345

100MHz
100MHz

ON

66MHz

12345

12345

ON

133MHz
100MHz

66MHz

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Clock (BUS) Frequency

CPU
DRAM
AGP

ON

140MHz
105MHz

70MHz

12345

133MHz
133MHz

ON

66MHz

12345

ON

140MHz
140MHz

70MHz

12345

ON

(JumperFree Mode)

12345

Selection

NOTE: If the processor does not have a locked Frequency Multiple, you must
use CPU Core:Bus Freq. Multiple in 4.4 Advanced Menu to set the Frequency
Multiple. If the Frequency Multiple is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in
BIOS setup will have no effect.

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External Frequency Table

The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only . Overclock­ing can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor .

CPU:DRAM CPU SDRAM Frequency Selection Switches

Ratio (MHz) (MHz) 1 2 3 4 5

66:100 64.4 99.6 [O N] [ON ] [ON] [ON] [ON ]
66:100 60.0 90.0 [O N] [ON ] [ON] [ON] [OFF]

66:100 66.0 100.0 [ON] [ON] [O N] [OFF] [O N]

66:100 68.3 102.5 [O N] [O N] [ON ] [O FF] [O FF]
66:100 70.0 105.0 [O N] [O N] [O FF] [ON ] [O N]
66:100 75.0 112.5 [O N] [O N] [O FF] [ON ] [O FF]
66:100 80.0 120.0 [O N] [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [ON]

66:100 83.0 124.5 [O N] [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF]
100:100 99.6 99.6 [ON ] [OFF] [O N] [ON] [ON ]
100:100 90.0 90.0 [ON ] [OFF] [O N] [ON] [OFF]

100:100 100.0 100.0 [O N] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [O N]
100:100 103.0 103.0 [O N] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF]

100:100 105.0 105.0 [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [ON] [O N]
100:100 110.0 110.0 [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [O N] [OFF]
100:100 115.0 115.0 [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N]
100:100 200.0 200.0 [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [OFF]
133:133 132.8 132.8 [OFF] [ON] [ON] [O N] [ON]
133:133 166.6 166.6 [OFF] [ON] [O N] [O N ] [O FF]

133:133 133.0 133.0 [OFF] [ON] [ON] [O FF] [O N ]

133:133 137.0 137.0 [OFF] [ON] [O N] [O FF] [O FF]

133:133 140.0 140.0 [OFF] [ON] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ]

133:133 145.0 145.0 [OFF] [ON] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF]
133:133 150.0 150.0 [OFF] [ON] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ]
133:133 160.0 160.0 [OFF] [ON] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF]
133:100 132.8 99.6 [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ]
133:100 166.6 125.0 [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF]

133:100 133.0 100.0 [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ]

133:100 137.0 102.8 [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF]

133:100 140.0 105.0 [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ]

133:100 145.0 108.8 [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF]
133:100 150.0 112.5 [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ]
133:100 160.0 120.0 [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF]

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Motherboard Settings

For updated processor settings, visit ASUS’s web site (see ASUS CONTACT IN-
FORMATION)

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3.5 System Memory (DIMM)

NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory.
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are

available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Ac-
cess Memory (SDRAM). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one
row on the motherboard.

Memory speed setup is possible through BIOS, Section 4.4.1 Chip Configuration.

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

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System Memory

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

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

Total System Memory (Max 512MB) =

NOTE: Make sure the total installed memory does not exceeds 512MB. Otherwise,

the system may hang during startup.

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes

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

• 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 only fits in the orientation below. 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.

20 Pins

60 Pins

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TUSL2-C 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).

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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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CPU

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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. With 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. After the CPU is , install an Intel recommended fan heatsink. Locate
the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard Layout or 3.8 Connectors) and con­nect the CPU fan cable to it.

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.

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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 (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Proce-

dure for more information).

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.

5. Replace the computer system’s cover.

6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
(such as IRQ xx Reserved: Yes in PNP / PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion)

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

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 moth-

erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.

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 enabled
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

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

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Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard

Interrupt requests are shared as shown by the following table:

PCI slot 1 —————shared ——
PCI slot 2 ——————used —
PCI slot 3 ———————shared
PCI slot 4 ————shared ———
PCI slot 5 —————shared ——
PCI slot 6 ——shared —————
AGP used ———————
CNR LAN ————shared ———
CNR Audio/Modem — used ——————
PCI CMI8738Audio ——shared —————

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Onboard USB HC0 ———used ————
Onboard USB HC1 ———————shared

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ABCDEFGH

IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers sup-

port “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.

3.7.3 Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot

This connector supports specially designed network, audio, or modem riser cards.
Main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s sys-
tem chipset. This provides upgradeable network, audio, and/or modem solutions at
an incredibly low cost.

NOTE: CNRs are not included with this motherboard.

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3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot

This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP 4X) slot to support
AGP graphics cards.

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TUSL2-C Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP)

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Connectors

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3.8 External Connectors

WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are

clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper
caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard.

IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to

Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connec­tor on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on
floppy disk drives. Check the connectors before installation because there may
be exceptions. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the sec­ond drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector.

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

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

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)

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

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

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