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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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...) ...... 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 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. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
...) ...... 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 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. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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... 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 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for one 5.25...
... 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 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for one 5.25...
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... 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 enabled. 2. PCI supports up functions from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for virtually automatic setup. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with I/O subsystems and...
... 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 enabled. 2. PCI supports up functions from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for virtually automatic setup. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with I/O subsystems and...
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..., PCs can handle data transfer rates up to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAM. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: The CUBX-L motherboard supports UltraDMA/33 and can be enabled.) 10 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems...
..., PCs can handle data transfer rates up to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAM. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: The CUBX-L motherboard supports UltraDMA/33 and can be enabled.) 10 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems...
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... mode, depending on remotely through an internal or external modem. All fans are used up to ensure proper system configuration and management. With this motherboard to critical motherboard components. The system resource monitor will give the user information on managing their computers from a fax/modem. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the... act as Windows 95/98/ NT and OS/2, require much more than 4 seconds when the system is necessary to prevent possible application crashes. FEATURES Specifications 2. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 11
... mode, depending on remotely through an internal or external modem. All fans are used up to ensure proper system configuration and management. With this motherboard to critical motherboard components. The system resource monitor will give the user information on managing their computers from a fax/modem. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the... act as Windows 95/98/ NT and OS/2, require much more than 4 seconds when the system is necessary to prevent possible application crashes. FEATURES Specifications 2. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 11
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... Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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, 22...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 Features...
... Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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, 22...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 Features...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard Layout 21.8 cm (8.6 in ) 3. ® 30.5 cm (12.0 in ) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 JTPWR ATXPWR CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Socket 370 FOURTH IDE ... 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 H/W SETUP...
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX-L/CUBX-E Motherboard Layout 21.8 cm (8.6 in ) 3. ® 30.5 cm (12.0 in ) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 JTPWR ATXPWR CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Socket 370 FOURTH IDE ... 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 H/W SETUP...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 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
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 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
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... cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. WARNING! 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 3. To protect them against damage from the system. Unplug your computer. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling...
... cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. WARNING! 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 3. To protect them against damage from the system. Unplug your computer. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling...
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... Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 5. (Reserved) 6. Frequency Selection 9. 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 be set to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Frequency Selection 10. 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 8. Frequency Multiple 4. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree...
... Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 5. (Reserved) 6. Frequency Selection 9. 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 be set to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Frequency Selection 10. 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 8. Frequency Multiple 4. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree...
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See the processor table on the next page. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 19 Setting DRAM Freq. x2/3 CUBX-L/CUBX-E AGP Bus Frequency Setting ® 3. 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. The default sets the AGP bus frequency to [ON]. ...
See the processor table on the next page. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 19 Setting DRAM Freq. x2/3 CUBX-L/CUBX-E AGP Bus Frequency Setting ® 3. 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. The default sets the AGP bus frequency to [ON]. ...
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...equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). It may result in a slower speed. 20 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU External Frequency Selection (DSW Switches 7-10) This option tells the clock ... 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...
...equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). It may result in a slower speed. 20 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU External Frequency Selection (DSW Switches 7-10) This option tells the clock ... 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...
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... CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled . ® 3. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. Multiple) (AGP) Freq. Mult. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 21 Bus F. 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 6 800MHz 8.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF...OFF] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). WARNING! Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of ...
... CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled . ® 3. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. Multiple) (AGP) Freq. Mult. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 21 Bus F. 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 6 800MHz 8.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF...OFF] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). WARNING! Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of ...
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...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 ...(SDRAM). Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). One side (with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under this...
...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 ...(SDRAM). Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). One side (with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under this...
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... number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both sides. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 23 SDRAM DIMMs have the same pin contacts on both your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. DRAM SIMM modules... have different pin contacts on the motherboard. 3. Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. H/W SETUP System Memory...
... number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both sides. ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 23 SDRAM DIMMs have the same pin contacts on both your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. DRAM SIMM modules... have different pin contacts on the motherboard. 3. Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. H/W SETUP System Memory...
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...possible. Socket 370 processors provide internal thermal sensing so that covers the face of the CPU. 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 Because the CPU has a corner pin for reference only; NOTE: Do not forget ...the socket then upwards to it by regularly checking that came with the correct orientation as shown. The picture is required to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 ...
...possible. Socket 370 processors provide internal thermal sensing so that covers the face of the CPU. 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 Because the CPU has a corner pin for reference only; NOTE: Do not forget ...the socket then upwards to it by regularly checking that came with the correct orientation as shown. The picture is required to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 ...
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... the slot you removed above. 5. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Carefully align the ...card's connectors and press firmly. 4. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Remove your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! ...
... the slot you removed above. 5. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Carefully align the ...card's connectors and press firmly. 4. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual Remove your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! ...
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...an IRQ must be used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for this table when configuring your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. shared - ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 27 shared shared - - Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will ...be exclusively assigned to operate. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make sure that ...
...an IRQ must be used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for this table when configuring your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. shared - ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual 27 shared shared - - Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will ...be exclusively assigned to operate. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make sure that ...
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... Utility. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for legacy ISA cards (see all the PCI slots on this motherboard are assigned to PNP cards from those IRQs and DMAs you need to PCI cards. Double-clicking on the ISA bus. Assigning DMA ...devices are being used to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual To install a PCI card, you want to PCI expansion cards after those not used by legacy cards. Choose Yes in ...
... Utility. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for legacy ISA cards (see all the PCI slots on this motherboard are assigned to PNP cards from those IRQs and DMAs you need to PCI cards. Double-clicking on the ISA bus. Assigning DMA ...devices are being used to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX-L/CUBX-E User's Manual To install a PCI card, you want to PCI expansion cards after those not used by legacy cards. Choose Yes in ...