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... 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4 ASUS CUBX User's Manual CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUBX 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 CUBX Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUBX 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...
... 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4 ASUS CUBX User's Manual CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUBX 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 CUBX Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUBX 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...
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... 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 89 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 89 6.2 ASUS Update 94 7. APPENDIX 95 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 95 7.2 ASUS CIDB Intrusion Detection Module 97 7.3 Glossary 99 INDEX 103 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 BX Series Motherboard Support CD 76 5.4 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup...
... 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 89 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 89 6.2 ASUS Update 94 7. APPENDIX 95 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 95 7.2 ASUS CIDB Intrusion Detection Module 97 7.3 Glossary 99 INDEX 103 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 BX Series Motherboard Support CD 76 5.4 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup...
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... caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card ASUS CUBX User's Manual 7 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40... 5. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. HARDWARE SETUP 4.
... caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card ASUS CUBX User's Manual 7 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40... 5. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. HARDWARE SETUP 4.
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... parallel port with four DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 1 GB. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX Motherboard The ASUS CUBX is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by Intel or PC Probe from...
... parallel port with four DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 1 GB. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX Motherboard The ASUS CUBX is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by Intel or PC Probe from...
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... Bus Master IDE can be used. • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. Synchronous Dynamic... and support for UltraDMA Mode 4.) • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host...to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS CUBX User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2.
... Bus Master IDE can be used. • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. Synchronous Dynamic... and support for UltraDMA Mode 4.) • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host...to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS CUBX User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2.
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..., the system enters the soft-off mode, depending on remotely through an internal or external modem. With this motherboard to be monitored for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 2. All fans are monitored to ensure stable voltage to present enormous user interfaces and run large...
..., the system enters the soft-off mode, depending on remotely through an internal or external modem. With this motherboard to be monitored for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 2. All fans are monitored to ensure stable voltage to present enormous user interfaces and run large...
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FEATURES 2.2 CUBX Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III/Celeron Processors 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 100/66MHz system bus (Frequency Multiples 2.0-8.0) Chipsets Intel 440BX AGPset 3 ...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 Onboard Power LED 11 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 2....
FEATURES 2.2 CUBX Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III/Celeron Processors 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 100/66MHz system bus (Frequency Multiples 2.0-8.0) Chipsets Intel 440BX AGPset 3 ...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 Onboard Power LED 11 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 2....
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN USB T: Port1 B: Port2 21.8 cm (8.6 in ) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 30.5 cm (12.0 in ) ATXPWR VIO COM1 JTPWR Socket 370 FOURTH IDE THIRD IDE SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE DIMM1 ...Cell CMOS Power Accelerated Graphics Port DSW LED1 DIP Switches PCI1 FLOPPY ® CUBX Multi-I/O WOL_CON PCI2 CHASIS PCI3 2Mb Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) WOR PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 ISA1 SMB Intel PIIX4E CLRTC ASUS PCIset ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN JEN USB3A PANEL USB2 IDELED IR (Grayed...
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN USB T: Port1 B: Port2 21.8 cm (8.6 in ) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 30.5 cm (12.0 in ) ATXPWR VIO COM1 JTPWR Socket 370 FOURTH IDE THIRD IDE SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE DIMM1 ...Cell CMOS Power Accelerated Graphics Port DSW LED1 DIP Switches PCI1 FLOPPY ® CUBX Multi-I/O WOL_CON PCI2 CHASIS PCI3 2Mb Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) WOR PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 ISA1 SMB Intel PIIX4E CLRTC ASUS PCIset ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN JEN USB3A PANEL USB2 IDELED IR (Grayed...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) VIO p. 18 I/O Voltage Setting (3.4V/3.6V) 3) DSW 6 p. 20 AGP Bus Frequency Setting 4) DSW 5-10 p. 20 CPU External ... (PANEL) p. 38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 20) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) 21) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 38 System Message LED (2 pins) ASUS CUBX User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) VIO p. 18 I/O Voltage Setting (3.4V/3.6V) 3) DSW 6 p. 20 AGP Bus Frequency Setting 4) DSW 5-10 p. 20 CPU External ... (PANEL) p. 38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) 20) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) 21) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 38 System Message LED (2 pins) ASUS CUBX User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
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... This section explains in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF. ® CUBX CUBX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUBX User's Manual 17 Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Failure to a metal object, ...such as a reminder that the system is in detail how to change your motherboard's function settings through the use...
... This section explains in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF. ® CUBX CUBX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUBX User's Manual 17 Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Failure to a metal object, ...such as a reminder that the system is in detail how to change your motherboard's function settings through the use...
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...through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The example below shows all dip switches (DSW) must be set to be made through the DIP...Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection DSW ON ON ® CUBX CUBX DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 8. Frequency ...
...through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The example below shows all dip switches (DSW) must be set to be made through the DIP...Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection DSW ON ON ® CUBX CUBX DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 8. Frequency ...
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... 3. Setting VIO 3.45Volt [1-2] (default) 3.60Volt [2-3] VIO 12 23 3.45 Volt (Default) 3.60 Volt ® CUBX CUBX Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Setting DRAM Freq. The default setting of your computer component's life. x 2/3 DRAM Freq. ...) frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® CUBX ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DRAM Freq. Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of 3.45Volt should be 2/3 of the DRAM frequency. x2/3 CUBX AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS CUBX User's Manual 19 HARDWARE...
... 3. Setting VIO 3.45Volt [1-2] (default) 3.60Volt [2-3] VIO 12 23 3.45 Volt (Default) 3.60 Volt ® CUBX CUBX Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Setting DRAM Freq. The default setting of your computer component's life. x 2/3 DRAM Freq. ...) frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® CUBX ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DRAM Freq. Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of 3.45Volt should be 2/3 of the DRAM frequency. x2/3 CUBX AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS CUBX User's Manual 19 HARDWARE...
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These must be disabled . Mult. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 21 Bus F. 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 6 700MHz 7.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [...] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] Celeron 266MHz 4.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). DSW ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2.0x(2/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2.5x(5/2) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.0x(3/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...with the CPU Bus Frequency. ® CUBX 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Multiple) (AGP) Freq.
These must be disabled . Mult. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 21 Bus F. 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 6 700MHz 7.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [...] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] Celeron 266MHz 4.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). DSW ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2.0x(2/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2.5x(5/2) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.0x(3/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...with the CPU Bus Frequency. ® CUBX 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Multiple) (AGP) Freq.
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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... or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX User's Manual One side (with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- H/W...
... 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... or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX User's Manual One side (with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- H/W...
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...shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both sides. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 23 Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted... pin density. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). ® CUBX 3. Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. Lock 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins...
...shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both sides. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 23 Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted... pin density. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). ® CUBX 3. Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. Lock 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins...
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... off your CPU fan is not needed. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUBX Socket 370 Pentium III Golden Arrow ASUS CUBX User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. WARNING! After the CPU is for two of the CPU. If this is...
... off your CPU fan is not needed. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUBX Socket 370 Pentium III Golden Arrow ASUS CUBX User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. WARNING! After the CPU is for two of the CPU. If this is...
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... SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Keep the bracket for possible future use . Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or...expansion cards or other system components. Remove your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Carefully align the card's connectors ...
... SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Keep the bracket for possible future use . Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or...expansion cards or other system components. Remove your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Carefully align the card's connectors ...
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... IRQs are already in use . Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot Onboard USB controller INT-A shared - - - - - Interrupt Request Table for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - shared - shared ASUS CUBX User's Manual 27 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority...In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available for this table when configuring your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate. shared - 3. INT-D - - - Conflicts will ...
... IRQs are already in use . Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot Onboard USB controller INT-A shared - - - - - Interrupt Request Table for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - shared - shared ASUS CUBX User's Manual 27 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority...In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available for this table when configuring your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate. shared - 3. INT-D - - - Conflicts will ...
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...used by legacy and PNP ISA cards. Since all the interrupts and addresses for an ISA Configuration Utility. Assigning DMA Channels for this motherboard complies with the BIOS, you can contact your computer will experience problems when those two devices are assigned to PNP cards from those used...you need to INT A. Double-clicking on the ISA bus. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX User's Manual DMA assignments for ISA Cards Some ISA cards, both legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are in My Computer, contains a...
...used by legacy and PNP ISA cards. Since all the interrupts and addresses for an ISA Configuration Utility. Assigning DMA Channels for this motherboard complies with the BIOS, you can contact your computer will experience problems when those two devices are assigned to PNP cards from those used...you need to INT A. Double-clicking on the ISA bus. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX User's Manual DMA assignments for ISA Cards Some ISA cards, both legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are in My Computer, contains a...