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For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the third digit in the manual revision number. USER'S NOTICE No ...by the digit before and after the period of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual revisions are registered trademarks of alteration is defaced or missing. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E Manual Revision: 1.00 E606 Release Date: September 2000 2 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is ...
For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the third digit in the manual revision number. USER'S NOTICE No ...by the digit before and after the period of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual revisions are registered trademarks of alteration is defaced or missing. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E Manual Revision: 1.00 E606 Release Date: September 2000 2 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is ...
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...BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ...... 43 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4.3 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX...Up the First Time 41 4. CONTENTS 1. 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 ...
...BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ...... 43 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4.3 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX...Up the First Time 41 4. CONTENTS 1. 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 ...
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... 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. Intructions on setting up 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 If you discover damaged or missing items, please...
... 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. Intructions on setting up 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 If you discover damaged or missing items, please...
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...; Peripheral Wake Up: Supports modem, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and LAN card wake up to 1 GB. Easy-to 133MB/s maximum throughput. 8 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual PCI supports up to -use DIP switches instead of frequency and Vcore voltage all through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled LDCM...an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by Intel or PC Probe from...
...; Peripheral Wake Up: Supports modem, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and LAN card wake up to 1 GB. Easy-to 133MB/s maximum throughput. 8 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual PCI supports up to -use DIP switches instead of frequency and Vcore voltage all through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled LDCM...an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by Intel or PC Probe from...
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... 2. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as required by PC'99. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from ... Features for Windows95/98/NT . Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual The new PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for ...
... 2. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as required by PC'99. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from ... Features for Windows95/98/NT . Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual The new PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for ...
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...to be monitored for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. With this motherboard to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 11 FEATURES Specifications 2. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are set for future processors, so ...to ensure proper system configuration and management. When the power button is in the working state places the system into one of the BIOS setting. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and ...
...to be monitored for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. With this motherboard to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 11 FEATURES Specifications 2. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are set for future processors, so ...to ensure proper system configuration and management. When the power button is in the working state places the system into one of the BIOS setting. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and ...
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... Port Connector 21 2 Serial Port Connectors 20, 22 2 USB Headers (only on CUBX-E 6 2 USB Connectors 23 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector Top) 24 1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Bottom) 24 BIOS AWARD BIOS, Programmable Flash 4Mbit EEPROM ........ 14 Supports Plug & Play, DMI, and Write Protection... Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 7 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 Special Features Onboard Power LED 11 Promise® UltraDMA/100 Controller (only on CUBX-E) ...... 19 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 2. FEATURES...
... Port Connector 21 2 Serial Port Connectors 20, 22 2 USB Headers (only on CUBX-E 6 2 USB Connectors 23 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector Top) 24 1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Bottom) 24 BIOS AWARD BIOS, Programmable Flash 4Mbit EEPROM ........ 14 Supports Plug & Play, DMI, and Write Protection... Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 7 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 Special Features Onboard Power LED 11 Promise® UltraDMA/100 Controller (only on CUBX-E) ...... 19 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 2. FEATURES...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard Layout 21.8 cm (8.6 in ) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. ® 30.5 cm (12.0 in ) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 JTPWR ATXPWR CPU_FAN ... Graphics Port DSW LED1 DIP Switches PCI1 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
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard Layout 21.8 cm (8.6 in ) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. ® 30.5 cm (12.0 in ) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 JTPWR ATXPWR CPU_FAN ... Graphics Port DSW LED1 DIP Switches PCI1 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
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...the system. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. 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 Install Memory Modules 3. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. WARNING! Computer motherboards ...on the bag that the system is in detail how to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF. ® 3. Install the Central Processing ...
...the system. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. 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 Install Memory Modules 3. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. WARNING! Computer motherboards ...on the bag that the system is in detail how to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF. ® 3. Install the Central Processing ...
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... Switches - DSW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Selection 10. 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-E User's Manual Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper...
... Switches - DSW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Selection 10. 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-E User's Manual Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper...
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... 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 choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (... DIMM module with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 3. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory.
... 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 choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (... DIMM module with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 3. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory.
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... plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your expansion card. 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. 3.
... plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your expansion card. 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. 3.
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...and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are set the INT (interrupt) assignment. DMA assignments for legacy ISA cards (see a map of the BIOS Setup utility. If the system has both legacy and PNP, may require IRQs. For older legacy cards that you configure the card's jumpers... expansion card design, now referred to the system. To see 4.4.3 PCI Configuration. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Double-clicking on your computer will experience problems when those used by legacy cards. For PNP cards, IRQs...
...and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are set the INT (interrupt) assignment. DMA assignments for legacy ISA cards (see a map of the BIOS Setup utility. If the system has both legacy and PNP, may require IRQs. For older legacy cards that you configure the card's jumpers... expansion card design, now referred to the system. To see 4.4.3 PCI Configuration. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Double-clicking on your computer will experience problems when those used by legacy cards. For PNP cards, IRQs...
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...devices be connected to your UltraDMA/100 / UltraDMA/ 66 master device. The hole near the blue connector on CUBX-E) Connect the 40-pin 80-conductor cable's blue connector to the motherboard's primary (recommended) or secondary IDE ...Orient the red stripe to PIN 1. ® Fourth IDE Connector Third IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector CUBX-E IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 NOTES: UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA...one for the secondary IDE connector and select the boot disk through the BIOS. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 33 3.
...devices be connected to your UltraDMA/100 / UltraDMA/ 66 master device. The hole near the blue connector on CUBX-E) Connect the 40-pin 80-conductor cable's blue connector to the motherboard's primary (recommended) or secondary IDE ...Orient the red stripe to PIN 1. ® Fourth IDE Connector Third IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector CUBX-E IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 NOTES: UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA...one for the secondary IDE connector and select the boot disk through the BIOS. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 33 3.
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...lead. The LED will turn off your BIOS or OS setting. This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of certain components when the system is locked, the mouse can still be instantly decreased to allow keyboard locking. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 39 Pushing the button...Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. H/W SETUP Connectors Message LED SMI Lead CUBX-L/CUBX-E System Panel Connections Reset SW ATX Power Switch* 18) System Power LED Lead (3-pin PWR.LED) This 3-pin connector connects to the case-...
...lead. The LED will turn off your BIOS or OS setting. This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of certain components when the system is locked, the mouse can still be instantly decreased to allow keyboard locking. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 39 Pushing the button...Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. H/W SETUP Connectors Message LED SMI Lead CUBX-L/CUBX-E System Panel Connections Reset SW ATX Power Switch* 18) System Power LED Lead (3-pin PWR.LED) This 3-pin connector connects to the case-...
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... to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the screen. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual 41 3. Be sure that is pressed. You may then turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the monitor ...'s if it has a power standby feature. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it complies with the last device on tests. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency...
... to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the screen. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual 41 3. Be sure that is pressed. You may then turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the monitor ...'s if it has a power standby feature. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it complies with the last device on tests. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency...
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... displayed on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. It will not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual Reboot your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash...
... displayed on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. It will not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual Reboot your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash...
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... earlier. 2. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . XX.XXX, and then press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual 43 Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Boot from the Main menu and press...
... earlier. 2. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . XX.XXX, and then press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual 43 Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Boot from the Main menu and press...
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When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will need servicing. 44 ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up . If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to disk above. If this might prevent...be able to start the update. 7. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system will be updated automatically only when necessary. The ...
When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will need servicing. 44 ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up . If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to disk above. If this might prevent...be able to start the update. 7. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system will be updated automatically only when necessary. The ...
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... with its test routines, thus preventing you may want to reconfigure your system using the provided utility as possible. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual 45 4. This section describes how to "Run Setup". You can recognize these changes and record ...them in the future you from calling up the Setup utility. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM ...
... with its test routines, thus preventing you may want to reconfigure your system using the provided utility as possible. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUBX-L\CUBX-E User's Manual 45 4. This section describes how to "Run Setup". You can recognize these changes and record ...them in the future you from calling up the Setup utility. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM ...