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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. 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 3.5.2 Memory Installation 23 3.6 ... 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. 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 3.5.2 Memory Installation 23 3.6 ... 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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... 4.6 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 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 79 5.5 Intel LDCM Client Setup 81...
... 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 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 79 5.5 Intel LDCM Client Setup 81...
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1. INTRODUCTION 2. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon ...25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS 3-port USB 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 BIOS SETUP 5.
1. INTRODUCTION 2. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon ...25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS 3-port USB 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 BIOS SETUP 5.
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.... • Multi-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 PCI supports up functions from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications using... 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.
.... • Multi-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 PCI supports up functions from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications using... 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.
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...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 PCI ...Play devices to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS CUBX User's Manual This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/...
...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 PCI ...Play devices to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS CUBX User's Manual This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/...
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...necessary to be monitored for more efficiently. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to critical motherboard components. A simple glimpse provides useful information to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. Voltage specifications are set for...the CPU, power supply, and system fans can determine if a message has been received from anywhere in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 The system resource monitor will give the user information on managing their computers from a fax/modem. FEATURES Specifications...
...necessary to be monitored for more efficiently. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to critical motherboard components. A simple glimpse provides useful information to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. Voltage specifications are set for...the CPU, power supply, and system fans can determine if a message has been received from anywhere in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 The system resource monitor will give the user information on managing their computers from a fax/modem. FEATURES Specifications...
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FEATURES MB Components 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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... and Write 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...
FEATURES MB Components 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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... and Write 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...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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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. 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
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... working on the bag that the system is 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 Unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. WARNING! Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist...
... working on the bag that the system is 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 Unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. WARNING! Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist...
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... OFF 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Frequency Multiple 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. Frequency Selection 10. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The example below shows all dip switches (DSW) must be made...
... OFF 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Frequency Multiple 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. Frequency Selection 10. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The example below shows all dip switches (DSW) must be made...
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...DRAM frequency. 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! x 2/3 DRAM Freq. x2/3 CUBX AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS CUBX User's Manual 19 3. The default sets the AGP bus frequency to [ON]. See the processor table on its default... you to select the voltage supplied to 66MHz, set this setting on the next page. x 1 DSW Switch 6 [OFF] (default) [ON] 3. 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.
...DRAM frequency. 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! x 2/3 DRAM Freq. x2/3 CUBX AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS CUBX User's Manual 19 3. The default sets the AGP bus frequency to [ON]. See the processor table on its default... you to select the voltage supplied to 66MHz, set this setting on the next page. x 1 DSW Switch 6 [OFF] (default) [ON] 3. 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.
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 CUBX CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5x(13/2) ON 1 2... [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). ASUS CUBX User's Manual 21 Multiple) (AGP) Freq. ...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 CUBX CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5x(13/2) ON 1 2... [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). ASUS CUBX User's Manual 21 Multiple) (AGP) Freq. ...
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... higher pin density than EDO (Ex- Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX User's Manual tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Sockets are generally thinner with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under this...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 (SDRAM)....
... higher pin density than EDO (Ex- Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX User's Manual tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Sockets are generally thinner with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved under this...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 (SDRAM)....
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... the module(s) as shown. Lock 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins CUBX 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher pin density. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory ...on both your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the motherboard. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 23 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot...
... the module(s) as shown. Lock 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins CUBX 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher pin density. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory ...on both your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the motherboard. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 23 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot...
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... fan, if necessary. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUBX Socket 370 Pentium III Golden Arrow ASUS CUBX User's Manual 25 The CPU that a socket mounted thermal resistor is working... may occur to prevent overheating. With the added weight of the CPU. ® CUBX 3. Because the CPU has a corner pin for reference only; CAUTION! Locate the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard Layout or 3.8 Connectors) and connect the CPU fan cable to insert the CPU. ...
... fan, if necessary. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUBX Socket 370 Pentium III Golden Arrow ASUS CUBX User's Manual 25 The CPU that a socket mounted thermal resistor is working... may occur to prevent overheating. With the added weight of the CPU. ® CUBX 3. Because the CPU has a corner pin for reference only; CAUTION! Locate the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard Layout or 3.8 Connectors) and connect the CPU fan cable to insert the CPU. ...
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Unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on ... slot with the screw you intend to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as IRQ xx...
Unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on ... slot with the screw you intend to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as IRQ xx...
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... PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used . 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 - ...the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for this table when configuring your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared - shared - - HARDWARE... devices. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. shared - INT-B - shared - - - - shared ASUS CUBX User's Manual 27
... PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used . 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 - ...the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for this table when configuring your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared - shared - - HARDWARE... devices. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. shared - INT-B - shared - - - - shared ASUS CUBX User's Manual 27
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...do not work with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are set the INT (interrupt) assignment. Assigning DMA Channels for this motherboard use an INTA #, be used to set to use the same IRQ or your computer will experience problems when those used by legacy cards... may also need to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX User's Manual The PCI and PNP configuration of your vendor for legacy ISA cards (see a map of the BIOS setup utility can contact...
...do not work with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are set the INT (interrupt) assignment. Assigning DMA Channels for this motherboard use an INTA #, be used to set to use the same IRQ or your computer will experience problems when those used by legacy cards... may also need to indicate which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX User's Manual The PCI and PNP configuration of your vendor for legacy ISA cards (see a map of the BIOS setup utility can contact...