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® CUBX-L/CUBX-E Socket 370 ATX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Special Features CUBX-L • UltraDMA/33 Support • 2 USB Ports CUBX-E • UltraDMA/100 Support • 5 USB Ports (2 standard, 3 upgradeable)
® CUBX-L/CUBX-E Socket 370 ATX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Special Features CUBX-L • UltraDMA/33 Support • 2 USB Ports CUBX-E • UltraDMA/100 Support • 5 USB Ports (2 standard, 3 upgradeable)
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FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. BIOS SETUP 42 4.1 Managing ...Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 22 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 22 3.5.2 Memory ...
FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. BIOS SETUP 42 4.1 Managing ...Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 22 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 22 3.5.2 Memory ...
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... the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for CUBX-E) Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 7 HARDWARE SETUP 4. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for one...
... the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for CUBX-E) Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 7 HARDWARE SETUP 4. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for one...
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... using a 1X or 2X mode bus. • PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) and two ISA expansion slots. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard The ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by Intel or PC Probe from sleep or soft-off mode. •...
... using a 1X or 2X mode bus. • PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) and two ISA expansion slots. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard The ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by Intel or PC Probe from sleep or soft-off mode. •...
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... in the OS, PCs can handle data transfer rates up to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices ... PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to 100MB/s. FEATURES Specifications 2. To fully utilize the benefits of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which increases...
... in the OS, PCs can handle data transfer rates up to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices ... PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to 100MB/s. FEATURES Specifications 2. To fully utilize the benefits of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which increases...
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... system enters the soft-off mode, depending on managing their computers from a fax/modem. With this motherboard to ensure proper system configuration and management. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 11 Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are more than 4 seconds when... the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can access their limited resources more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for future processors, so monitoring is in...
... system enters the soft-off mode, depending on managing their computers from a fax/modem. With this motherboard to ensure proper system configuration and management. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 11 Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are more than 4 seconds when... the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can access their limited resources more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for future processors, so monitoring is in...
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... Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III/Celeron Processors ... 18 System I/O 2 UltraDMA/33 IDE Connectors 5 2 UltraDMA/100 IDE Connectors (only on CUBX-E 5 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 9 Intel PIIX4E PCIset 10 1 Parallel Port Connector 21 2 Serial Port Connectors 20, ...Features Wake-On-LAN Connector 15 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 7 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 Special ...
... Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III/Celeron Processors ... 18 System I/O 2 UltraDMA/33 IDE Connectors 5 2 UltraDMA/100 IDE Connectors (only on CUBX-E 5 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 9 Intel PIIX4E PCIset 10 1 Parallel Port Connector 21 2 Serial Port Connectors 20, ...Features Wake-On-LAN Connector 15 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 7 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 Special ...
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... FLOPPY Multi-I/O WOL_CON PCI2 CHASIS PCI3 2Mb Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) WOR PCI4 PCI5 ISA1 SMB Intel PIIX4E CLRTC ASUS PCIset ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN JEN USB3A PANEL USB2 ISA2 IDELED IR (Grayed components are only available on the CUBX-E motherboard.) 14 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard Layout 21.8 cm (8.6 in ) 3.
... FLOPPY Multi-I/O WOL_CON PCI2 CHASIS PCI3 2Mb Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) WOR PCI4 PCI5 ISA1 SMB Intel PIIX4E CLRTC ASUS PCIset ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN JEN USB3A PANEL USB2 ISA2 IDELED IR (Grayed components are only available on the CUBX-E motherboard.) 14 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard Layout 21.8 cm (8.6 in ) 3.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) DSW 6 3) DSW 5-10 4) DSW 1-4 p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) p. 20...7) PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE THIRD IDE FOURTH IDE p.33 UltraDMA/66 IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pins) UltraDMA/100 IDE Connectors (only on CUBX-E) 8) FLOPPY p. 33 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pins) 9) WOL_CON p. 34 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 10) WOR...) p. 38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 18) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 15 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) DSW 6 3) DSW 5-10 4) DSW 1-4 p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) p. 20...7) PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE THIRD IDE FOURTH IDE p.33 UltraDMA/66 IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pins) UltraDMA/100 IDE Connectors (only on CUBX-E) 8) FLOPPY p. 33 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pins) 9) WOL_CON p. 34 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 10) WOR...) p. 38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 18) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 15 3.
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... your hands to a safely grounded object or to change your computer when working on the inside. 2. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ON Standby Power CUBX-L/CUBX-E Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 17 Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Memory Modules 3. To protect them against damage from the system. Make sure that the system is in...
... your hands to a safely grounded object or to change your computer when working on the inside. 2. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ON Standby Power CUBX-L/CUBX-E Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 17 Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Memory Modules 3. To protect them against damage from the system. Make sure that the system is in...
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...OFF JEN 12 Jumper CUBX-L/CUBX-E Jumper Mode Setting 23 JumperFree NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all the switches in the OFF position. 1. DSW) The motherboard's onboard functions are ...adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Selection 8. The example below shows all dip switches (DSW) must be made through the DIP switches. Frequency Selection DSW ON ON CUBX-L/CUBX-E DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF ® ® 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX...
...OFF JEN 12 Jumper CUBX-L/CUBX-E Jumper Mode Setting 23 JumperFree NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all the switches in the OFF position. 1. DSW) The motherboard's onboard functions are ...adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Selection 8. The example below shows all dip switches (DSW) must be made through the DIP switches. Frequency Selection DSW ON ON CUBX-L/CUBX-E DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF ® ® 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX...
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... DRAM frequency. x 1 DSW Switch 6 [OFF] (default) [ON] ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DRAM Freq. x 2/3 DRAM Freq. x2/3 CUBX-L/CUBX-E AGP Bus Frequency Setting ® 3. Setting DRAM Freq. See the processor table on the next page. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 19 The default sets the AGP bus frequency to [ON]. HARDWARE SETUP 2) AGP Bus...
... DRAM frequency. x 1 DSW Switch 6 [OFF] (default) [ON] ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DRAM Freq. x 2/3 DRAM Freq. x2/3 CUBX-L/CUBX-E AGP Bus Frequency Setting ® 3. Setting DRAM Freq. See the processor table on the next page. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 19 The default sets the AGP bus frequency to [ON]. HARDWARE SETUP 2) AGP Bus...
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... ON ON ® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU/DRAM → 120.0MHz PCI BUS → 40.0MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 124.0MHz 31.0MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 124.0MHz 41.3MHz ON CUBX-L/CUBX-E CPU External Frequency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Selection CPU/DRAM →133.0MHz PCI BUS → 33.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 133.0MHz 44.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 140.0MHz...) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. It may result in a slower speed. 20 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3.
... ON ON ® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU/DRAM → 120.0MHz PCI BUS → 40.0MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 124.0MHz 31.0MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 124.0MHz 41.3MHz ON CUBX-L/CUBX-E CPU External Frequency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Selection CPU/DRAM →133.0MHz PCI BUS → 33.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 133.0MHz 44.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 140.0MHz...) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. It may result in a slower speed. 20 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3.
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...[ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 21 Frequencies other than the ... 8 9 10 3.5x(7/2) 4.0x(4/1) 4.5x(9/2) ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.0x(5/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5x(11/2) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.0x(6/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5x(13/2) CUBX-L/CUBX-E CPU : ON BUS Frequency Multiple 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x(8/1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0x(7/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TEST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5x(15/2) Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be stable...
...[ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 21 Frequencies other than the ... 8 9 10 3.5x(7/2) 4.0x(4/1) 4.5x(9/2) ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.0x(5/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5x(11/2) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.0x(6/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5x(13/2) CUBX-L/CUBX-E CPU : ON BUS Frequency Multiple 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x(8/1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0x(7/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TEST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5x(15/2) Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be stable...
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... after adding or removing memory. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 3. Sockets are used because of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are available for..., 256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 1024MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs ...
... after adding or removing memory. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 3. Sockets are used because of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are available for..., 256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 1024MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs ...
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... figure below). ® 3. Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 23 This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left...
... figure below). ® 3. Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 23 This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left...
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.... CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. H/W SETUP CPU CUBX-L/CUBX-E Socket 370 Celeron Notch Pentium III Golden Arrow ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 25 Be sure that there ...is , install an Intel recommended fan heatsink. Locate the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard Layout or 3.8 Connectors) and connect the...
.... CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. H/W SETUP CPU CUBX-L/CUBX-E Socket 370 Celeron Notch Pentium III Golden Arrow ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 25 Be sure that there ...is , install an Intel recommended fan heatsink. Locate the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard Layout or 3.8 Connectors) and connect the...
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... your expansion card. 3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use...
... your expansion card. 3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use...
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... lists the default IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. INT-B - shared shared - - shared - If your system and for expansion cards. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot ATA100 controller Onboard USB controller SMBus INT-A shared - - -...Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used . ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 27 Generally, an IRQ must be used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port...
... lists the default IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. INT-B - shared shared - - shared - If your system and for expansion cards. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot ATA100 controller Onboard USB controller SMBus INT-A shared - - -...Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used . ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 27 Generally, an IRQ must be used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port...
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...you the Resources tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for this motherboard use at the same time. 3. DMA assignments for legacy ISA cards (see a map of your system. Choose Yes in any ...automatically assigned to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Make sure that require an IRQ. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can select a DMA channel in the ISA expansion bus first, then any available slot on this motherboard are assigned automatically from those...
...you the Resources tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for this motherboard use at the same time. 3. DMA assignments for legacy ISA cards (see a map of your system. Choose Yes in any ...automatically assigned to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Make sure that require an IRQ. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can select a DMA channel in the ISA expansion bus first, then any available slot on this motherboard are assigned automatically from those...