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Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to...Devices, Inc.. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS CUBX Manual Revision: 1.03 E529 Release Date: March 2000 2 ASUS CUBX User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to...Devices, Inc.. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS CUBX Manual Revision: 1.03 E529 Release Date: March 2000 2 ASUS CUBX User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
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... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 42 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ...... 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 User's Manual CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUBX Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17...
... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 42 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ...... 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 User's Manual CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUBX Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 package is divided into the following sections: 1. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. BIOS SETUP 5.
... 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 package is divided into the following sections: 1. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. BIOS SETUP 5.
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... 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) support for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based...-bit PCI (rev 2.2) expansion slots with one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. 8 ASUS CUBX User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX Motherboard The ASUS CUBX is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications using a...
... 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) support for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based...-bit PCI (rev 2.2) expansion slots with one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. 8 ASUS CUBX User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUBX Motherboard The ASUS CUBX is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications using a...
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... hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS 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.../66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable 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.
... hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS 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.../66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable 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.
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... useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer with this feature, users can be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. 2.... Menu). FEATURES Specifications 2. With this motherboard to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are more critical for RPM and failure.
... useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer with this feature, users can be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. 2.... Menu). FEATURES Specifications 2. With this motherboard to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUBX User's Manual 11 Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are more critical for RPM and failure.
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... Serial Port Connectors 20, 22 2 USB Connectors 23 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector Top) 24 1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Bottom) 24 BIOS AWARD BIOS, Programmable Flash 4Mbit EEPROM ........ 14 Supports Plug & Play, DMI, 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 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for ...
... Serial Port Connectors 20, 22 2 USB Connectors 23 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector Top) 24 1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Bottom) 24 BIOS AWARD BIOS, Programmable Flash 4Mbit EEPROM ........ 14 Supports Plug & Play, DMI, 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 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for ...
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...-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 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...
...-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 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...
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... onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. 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 To protect them against damage from the system. Make sure...
... onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. 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 To protect them against damage from the system. Make sure...
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... functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Multiple 2. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 10. Frequency Multiple 5. (Reserved) 6. 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 Frequency Multiple 3. 3. H/W SETUP...
... functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Multiple 2. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 10. Frequency Multiple 5. (Reserved) 6. 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 Frequency Multiple 3. 3. H/W SETUP...
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Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX User's Manual This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to 66MHz ... Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips...
Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUBX User's Manual This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to 66MHz ... Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips...
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... you intend to both your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Replace the computer system's cover. 6. 3. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Failure to do so...
... you intend to both your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Replace the computer system's cover. 6. 3. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Failure to do so...
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...channel in any remaining IRQs are assigned automatically from those not used by legacy and PNP ISA cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS Setup utility. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for an ISA Configuration Utility. Currently, there are handled the same...IRQ assignment process described earlier. An IRQ number is added to PCI cards. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Choose Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for this motherboard use the same IRQ or your...
...channel in any remaining IRQs are assigned automatically from those not used by legacy and PNP ISA cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS Setup utility. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for an ISA Configuration Utility. Currently, there are handled the same...IRQ assignment process described earlier. An IRQ number is added to PCI cards. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to reserve). 28 ASUS CUBX User's Manual Choose Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for this motherboard use the same IRQ or your...
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...UltraDMA/66 cable is removed to make sure that Onboard PCI ATA 66 Chip Enable is enabled in the BIOS, see Boot Sequence in 4.6 Boot Menu. CUBX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 33 If you install two hard disks, you will also need to your hard disk for.... Refer to PIN 1. You will need to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - ® CUBX Fourth IDE Connector Third IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector 3. NOTE: Orient the red stripe to the documentation of your hard disk(s)....
...UltraDMA/66 cable is removed to make sure that Onboard PCI ATA 66 Chip Enable is enabled in the BIOS, see Boot Sequence in 4.6 Boot Menu. CUBX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 33 If you install two hard disks, you will also need to your hard disk for.... Refer to PIN 1. You will need to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - ® CUBX Fourth IDE Connector Third IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector 3. NOTE: Orient the red stripe to the documentation of your hard disk(s)....
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...* Requires an ATX power supply. This is data received. H/W SETUP Connectors Message LED CUBX System Panel Connections SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* 16) System Power LED Lead...locking. The system power LED shows the status of the system's power supply. 38 ASUS CUBX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is not in the ON mode for.... Keyboard Lock Speaker Connector Power LED +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR ® CUBX +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ResetCon Ground 3. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver...
...* Requires an ATX power supply. This is data received. H/W SETUP Connectors Message LED CUBX System Panel Connections SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* 16) System Power LED Lead...locking. The system power LED shows the status of the system's power supply. 38 ASUS CUBX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is not in the ON mode for.... Keyboard Lock Speaker Connector Power LED +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR ® CUBX +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ResetCon Ground 3. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver...
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...devices in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with ). 3. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will light. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with the last device on the front panel of ...that all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. H/W SETUP Powering Up 3. After all switches are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUBX User's Manual 41 The system will appear on your retailer for assistance. While the tests are off (in an endless loop One long beep followed...
...devices in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with ). 3. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will light. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with the last device on the front panel of ...that all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. H/W SETUP Powering Up 3. After all switches are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUBX User's Manual 41 The system will appear on your retailer for assistance. While the tests are off (in an endless loop One long beep followed...
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...Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS CUBX User's Manual DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system floppy ...disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper ...
...Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS CUBX User's Manual DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system floppy ...disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper ...
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... INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to File from the disk you created earlier. 2. XX.XXX, and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS CUBX User's Manual 43 Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. 4. ...
... INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to File from the disk you created earlier. 2. XX.XXX, and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS CUBX User's Manual 43 Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. 4. ...
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... system will minimize the chance of a failed updating. This will need servicing. 44 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 4. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system from booting up...
... system will minimize the chance of a failed updating. This will need servicing. 44 ASUS CUBX User's Manual 4. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system from booting up...