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... WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS CUBX Manual Revision: 1.03 E529 Release Date: March 2000 2 ASUS CUBX User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...
... WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS CUBX Manual Revision: 1.03 E529 Release Date: March 2000 2 ASUS CUBX User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...
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...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS CUBX User's Manual 3
...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS CUBX User's Manual 3
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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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 ... 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 User's Manual
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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 ... 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 User's Manual
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... 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. 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 REFERENCE 89 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 89 6.2 ASUS Update 94 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 BX Series Motherboard Support CD...
... 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. 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 REFERENCE 89 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 89 6.2 ASUS Update 94 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 BX Series Motherboard Support CD...
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... to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS CUBX User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
... to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS CUBX User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
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... connector set with bracket (1) Bag of spare jumper 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 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting...
... connector set with bracket (1) Bag of spare jumper 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 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting...
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... AGPset with I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one ISA or six PCI with EPP and ECP capabilities. 8 ASUS CUBX User's Manual These new SDRAMs are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI...processor settings and easy overclocking of six 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) expansion slots with one parallel port with no ISA, depending on territory. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX Motherboard The ASUS CUBX is enabled. 2.
... AGPset with I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one ISA or six PCI with EPP and ECP capabilities. 8 ASUS CUBX User's Manual These new SDRAMs are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI...processor settings and easy overclocking of six 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) expansion slots with one parallel port with no ISA, depending on territory. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX Motherboard The ASUS CUBX is enabled. 2.
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FEATURES Specifications ASUS CUBX User's Manual 9 Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/ 33, PIO Modes 3 and 4, and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, as well as Enhanced IDE devices, such as an alternative to ...-R/RW, and LS-120 drives. 2. A total of 8 IDE devices can be connected. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7.1 PCI-L101 LAN Card) or a similar ethernet card. • Suspend and Go: Suspend-to -RAM Capability...
FEATURES Specifications ASUS CUBX User's Manual 9 Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/ 33, PIO Modes 3 and 4, and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, as well as Enhanced IDE devices, such as an alternative to ...-R/RW, and LS-120 drives. 2. A total of 8 IDE devices can be connected. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7.1 PCI-L101 LAN Card) or a similar ethernet card. • Suspend and Go: Suspend-to -RAM Capability...
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... PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS CUBX User's Manual With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be used. • Easy Installation...
... PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS CUBX User's Manual With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be used. • Easy Installation...
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... in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. When the power button is necessary to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are set for RPM and failure. With this motherboard to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. All fans are more...
... in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. When the power button is necessary to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are set for RPM and failure. With this motherboard to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. All fans are more...
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FEATURES MB Components 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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 ... Protection Network 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 Onboard Power LED 11 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUBX User's Manual
FEATURES MB Components 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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 ... Protection Network 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 Onboard Power LED 11 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUBX User's Manual
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... 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 components are optional at the time of purchase.) 14 ASUS CUBX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN USB T: Port1 B: Port2 21...
... 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 components are optional at the time of purchase.) 14 ASUS CUBX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUBX Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN USB T: Port1 B: Port2 21...
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... (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 3.
... (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 3.
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3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS CUBX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 22) SMI (PANEL) 23) PWR.SW (PANEL) 24) RESET (PANEL) 25) ATXPWR 26) JTPWR p. 38 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) p. 38 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p. 38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) p. 39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) p. 39 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) 3.
3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS CUBX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 22) SMI (PANEL) 23) PWR.SW (PANEL) 24) RESET (PANEL) 25) ATXPWR 26) JTPWR p. 38 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) p. 38 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p. 38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) p. 39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) p. 39 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) 3.
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Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings 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 Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Install Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or...
Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings 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 Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Install Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or...
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... BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Selection 9. 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 be set to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX User's Manual AGP Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection 10. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - The white block...
... BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Selection 9. 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 be set to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX User's Manual AGP Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection 10. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - The white block...
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.../Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of the DRAM frequency. x2/3 CUBX AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS CUBX User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this switch to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. It is set...
.../Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of the DRAM frequency. x2/3 CUBX AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS CUBX User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this switch to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. It is set...
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... by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). It may result in a slower speed. 20 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) CPU External Frequency Selection (DSW Switches 7-10) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to... 10 CPU/DRAM →110.0MHz PCI BUS → 36.7MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 112.0MHz 37.3MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 115.0MHz 38.3MHz ON ON ON ® CUBX 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....
... by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). It may result in a slower speed. 20 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) CPU External Frequency Selection (DSW Switches 7-10) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to... 10 CPU/DRAM →110.0MHz PCI BUS → 36.7MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 112.0MHz 37.3MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 115.0MHz 38.3MHz ON ON ON ® CUBX 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....
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...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 CUBX CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5x(13/2) ON 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 7.5x(15/2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x(8/1) TEST Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. Bus... to be disabled . These must be stable. Mult. Multiple) (AGP) Freq. WARNING! ASUS CUBX User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency...
...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 CUBX CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5x(13/2) ON 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 7.5x(15/2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x(8/1) TEST Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. Bus... to be disabled . These must be stable. Mult. Multiple) (AGP) Freq. WARNING! ASUS CUBX User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency...