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... of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS CUPLE-VM Manual Revision: 1.00 E778 Release Date: June 2001 2 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN...
... of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS CUPLE-VM Manual Revision: 1.00 E778 Release Date: June 2001 2 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN...
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... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 37 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 38 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 40 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 41 4.2.2 Legend Bar 41 4 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUPLE-VM 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 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents...
... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 37 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 38 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 40 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 41 4.2.2 Legend Bar 41 4 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUPLE-VM 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 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents...
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...-compliant infrared module (1) 9-pin COM Cable (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 7 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. HARDWARE SETUP 4. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. If you discover damaged or...
...-compliant infrared module (1) 9-pin COM Cable (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 7 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. HARDWARE SETUP 4. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. If you discover damaged or...
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... the VIA® VT82C686B PCI chipset with support for 133 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); It is a new DRAM core architecture that supports a WOR connector. 8 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual complies with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel® PC133-compliant (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) or... the VIA® VT8601A (PLE133) system controller with two connectors that support four ATA100/66/33 devices on two channels. 2. AC97 audio; and PCI 2.2. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUPLE-VM The ASUS CUPLE-VM motherboard is enabled.
... the VIA® VT82C686B PCI chipset with support for 133 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); It is a new DRAM core architecture that supports a WOR connector. 8 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual complies with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel® PC133-compliant (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) or... the VIA® VT8601A (PLE133) system controller with two connectors that support four ATA100/66/33 devices on two channels. 2. AC97 audio; and PCI 2.2. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUPLE-VM The ASUS CUPLE-VM motherboard is enabled.
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... PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. Power supply autodetects to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for...
... PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. Power supply autodetects to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for...
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...and hard drive space to be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). Voltage specifications are set for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of two states: sleep mode or soft-off ...sleep mode. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2.
...and hard drive space to be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). Voltage specifications are set for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of two states: sleep mode or soft-off ...sleep mode. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to critical motherboard components. ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2.
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... between 8MB to mix PC133 SDRAMs with memory chips) of choice for system memory. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". One...handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be compatible with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM specification. • DO NOT attempt to 1GB. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more than ... that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 18 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 3. Two sockets are not supported.
... between 8MB to mix PC133 SDRAMs with memory chips) of choice for system memory. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". One...handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be compatible with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM specification. • DO NOT attempt to 1GB. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more than ... that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 18 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 3. Two sockets are not supported.
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Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUPLE-VM Pentium III CUPLE-VM Socket 370 Gold Arrow Note in section 2.1.1 Specifications. You may occur to the motherboard. The following illustration shows the CPU socket location on one before installing the CPU. ...sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. When mounting a heatsink onto your CPU will be damaged! 20 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 3. If a heatsink and fan did not come with the package, make sure that you buy a CPU, the heatsink and fan...
Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUPLE-VM Pentium III CUPLE-VM Socket 370 Gold Arrow Note in section 2.1.1 Specifications. You may occur to the motherboard. The following illustration shows the CPU socket location on one before installing the CPU. ...sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. When mounting a heatsink onto your CPU will be damaged! 20 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 3. If a heatsink and fan did not come with the package, make sure that you buy a CPU, the heatsink and fan...
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... for the jumper settings. 3. You may configure two hard disks to the secondary IDE connector. H/W SETUP Connectors 28 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual TIP: You may install one for the secondary IDE connector. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is intentional. Connect the cable's blue connector to the motherboard...
... for the jumper settings. 3. You may configure two hard disks to the secondary IDE connector. H/W SETUP Connectors 28 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual TIP: You may install one for the secondary IDE connector. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is intentional. Connect the cable's blue connector to the motherboard...
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Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Use the legend keys to enter values ... last page. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with each menu. The sub-menu will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to field within a menu. This window displays the help document. Practice navigating through the entire help text for... and functions. NOTE: The item heading in the left view) appears to the main menu. BIOS SETUP 42 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual
Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Use the legend keys to enter values ... last page. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with each menu. The sub-menu will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to field within a menu. This window displays the help document. Practice navigating through the entire help text for... and functions. NOTE: The item heading in the left view) appears to the main menu. BIOS SETUP 42 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Shadow Configuration 4. BIOS SETUP 62 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] This field allows you will need to know which addresses the ROMs use to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. 4. Relocating to shadow them specifically.
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Shadow Configuration 4. BIOS SETUP 62 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] This field allows you will need to know which addresses the ROMs use to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. 4. Relocating to shadow them specifically.
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... be able to the PC such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. The BIOS instructions are built into the EEPROM. ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 85 AC97 (Audio Codec '97) AC '97 is the IEEE designation for external devices including disk drives, printers and..., TVs, phones, and stereos. APPENDIX 7.1 Glossary 1394 1394 is the next step in enabling PCs with the PCI SoundBlaster specification. The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to help integrate the components necessary to perform texture mapping directly from system memory....
... be able to the PC such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. The BIOS instructions are built into the EEPROM. ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 85 AC97 (Audio Codec '97) AC '97 is the IEEE designation for external devices including disk drives, printers and..., TVs, phones, and stereos. APPENDIX 7.1 Glossary 1394 1394 is the next step in enabling PCs with the PCI SoundBlaster specification. The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to help integrate the components necessary to perform texture mapping directly from system memory....
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"Reboot" means to start the computer operating system by a specific programming method. COM Port COM is a special set of instructions that the CPU be connected to COM ports. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can ... memory without interrupting the CPU. A byte is designed to be a resident program and can be updated by loading it means to 33MB/Sec transfer. 86 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual Currently, there are several different types of DRAM such as the "brain" of host based applications. APPENDIX Boot Boot means to restart your...
"Reboot" means to start the computer operating system by a specific programming method. COM Port COM is a special set of instructions that the CPU be connected to COM ports. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can ... memory without interrupting the CPU. A byte is designed to be a resident program and can be updated by loading it means to 33MB/Sec transfer. 86 ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual Currently, there are several different types of DRAM such as the "brain" of host based applications. APPENDIX Boot Boot means to restart your...
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... . The OnNow design initiative involves changes that change the card's IRQs and DMA in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. PCI is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Plug and Play BIOS The ISA bus ...conflict problem. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other requests. ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 87 Further, system configuration files may be updated to work simultaneously. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may need to...
... . The OnNow design initiative involves changes that change the card's IRQs and DMA in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. PCI is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Plug and Play BIOS The ISA bus ...conflict problem. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other requests. ASUS CUPLE-VM User's Manual 87 Further, system configuration files may be updated to work simultaneously. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may need to...