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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 ...Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4 ASUS CUBX User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 ...Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4 ASUS CUBX User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1.
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...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 5.6 ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM 82 5.7 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 83 5.8 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx 84 5.9 Install PC-Cillin...Vx.x 86 5.11 Uninstalling Programs 87 6. 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 CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 58 4.4.2 ...
...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 5.6 ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM 82 5.7 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 83 5.8 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx 84 5.9 Install PC-Cillin...Vx.x 86 5.11 Uninstalling Programs 87 6. 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 CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 58 4.4.2 ...
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... 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 INTRODUCTION 2. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your...
... 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 INTRODUCTION 2. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your...
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2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX Motherboard The ASUS CUBX is carefully designed for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection through Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of frequency and Vcore voltage ...; AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for virtually automatic setup. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. 8 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Peripheral Wake Up: Supports modem, ...
2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX Motherboard The ASUS CUBX is carefully designed for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection through Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of frequency and Vcore voltage ...; AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for virtually automatic setup. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. 8 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Peripheral Wake Up: Supports modem, ...
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...and hardware levels 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... to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS CUBX User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with a CMD...
...and hardware levels 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... to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS CUBX User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with a CMD...
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... to ensure proper system configuration and management. When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds when the system is necessary to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer with this feature, users can access...
... to ensure proper system configuration and management. When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds when the system is necessary to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer with this feature, users can access...
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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 2.0-8.0)... 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 2.0-8.0)... 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 21.8 cm...
... 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 21.8 cm...
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3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 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
3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 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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... on a grounded antistatic pad or on your power supply when adding or removing system components. Install Memory Modules 3. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Hold components by the edges and try not to a ...Setup Procedure Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 WARNING! Unplug your...
... on a grounded antistatic pad or on your power supply when adding or removing system components. Install Memory Modules 3. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Hold components by the edges and try not to a ...Setup Procedure Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 WARNING! Unplug your...
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... or disable the JumperFree™ mode. AGP Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection 9. Frequency Multiple 4. 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 OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] DSW ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF JEN ®...
... or disable the JumperFree™ mode. AGP Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection 9. Frequency Multiple 4. 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 OFF. 18 ASUS CUBX User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] DSW ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OFF JEN ®...
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.... 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. 3. The default setting of 3.45Volt should be 2/3 of your computer component's life. 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. x2/3 CUBX AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS CUBX User's Manual 19...
.... 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. 3. The default setting of 3.45Volt should be 2/3 of your computer component's life. 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. x2/3 CUBX AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS CUBX User's Manual 19...
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...] [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... 10 8.0x(8/1) TEST Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled . Mult. Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. ® CUBX 3. WARNING! Multiple) (AGP) Freq. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequencies other than...
...] [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... 10 8.0x(8/1) TEST Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled . Mult. Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. ® CUBX 3. WARNING! Multiple) (AGP) Freq. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequencies other than...
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...32, 64,128MB; tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX User's Manual stability. • Two possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with and without ECC. •...; SDRAM chips are used because of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with...
...32, 64,128MB; tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX User's Manual stability. • Two possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with and without ECC. •...; SDRAM chips are used because of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with...
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... supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher pin density. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 23 Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. Because the number of... fit in the orientation shown. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on each side and therefore have different pin contacts on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). ®...
... supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher pin density. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 23 Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. Because the number of... fit in the orientation shown. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on each side and therefore have different pin contacts on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). ®...
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...orientation as shown. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. If this is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by first pulling the lever sideways away...available only on your CPU fan is required to prevent overheating. Locate the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard Layout or 3.8 Connectors) and connect the CPU fan cable to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple... CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUBX Socket 370 Pentium III Golden Arrow ASUS CUBX User's Manual 25
...orientation as shown. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. If this is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by first pulling the lever sideways away...available only on your CPU fan is required to prevent overheating. Locate the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard Layout or 3.8 Connectors) and connect the CPU fan cable to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple... CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUBX Socket 370 Pentium III Golden Arrow ASUS CUBX User's Manual 25
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... intend to use . 3. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Install the necessary software drivers for 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...
... intend to use . 3. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Install the necessary software drivers for 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...
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... groups that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for this table when configuring your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. Interrupt Request Table for expansion cards. shared... already in use . INT-D - - - shared - - - - shared ASUS CUBX User's Manual 27 The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for resolving IRQ conflicts. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5...
... groups that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for this table when configuring your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. Interrupt Request Table for expansion cards. shared... already in use . INT-D - - - shared - - - - shared ASUS CUBX User's Manual 27 The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for resolving IRQ conflicts. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5...
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...way as legacy ISA cards, requires that require an IRQ. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for this motherboard use the same IRQ or your used to PCI cards. System IRQs are available to the system. Since all the interrupts and ...that you the Resources tab which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX User's Manual To install a PCI card, you want to PCI expansion cards after those available. Make sure that no two devices use an INTA...
...way as legacy ISA cards, requires that require an IRQ. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for this motherboard use the same IRQ or your used to PCI cards. System IRQs are available to the system. Since all the interrupts and ...that you the Resources tab which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is automatically assigned to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX User's Manual To install a PCI card, you want to PCI expansion cards after those available. Make sure that no two devices use an INTA...