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...MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS CUSI-M Manual Revision: 1.01 E605 Release Date: September 2000 2 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,...by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. 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 identification or ...
...MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS CUSI-M Manual Revision: 1.01 E605 Release Date: September 2000 2 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,...by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. 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 identification or ...
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... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 42 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 CUSI-M User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSI-M 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications-Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11...
... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 42 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 CUSI-M User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSI-M 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications-Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11...
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...prompt to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your computer from your screen during bootup. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.... and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to reinstall the BIOS later. It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you reboot using a floppy. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 41 In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the just created boot disk...
...prompt to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your computer from your screen during bootup. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.... and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to reinstall the BIOS later. It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you reboot using a floppy. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 41 In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the just created boot disk...
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... problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in your new BIOS and the path, for details) and save to File from the disk you created earlier. 2. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 42 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. NOTE: To...
... problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in your new BIOS and the path, for details) and save to File from the disk you created earlier. 2. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 42 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. NOTE: To...
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This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be displayed. 4. BIOS SETUP 6. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 43 The boot block will prevent your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be updated automatically only when necessary. 4. The utility starts to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM.
This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be displayed. 4. BIOS SETUP 6. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 43 The boot block will prevent your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be updated automatically only when necessary. 4. The utility starts to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM.
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BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual If you saved to disk above. BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up . 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 . 4. WARNING! If this might prevent your system will need servicing. 4. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to continue.
BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual If you saved to disk above. BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up . 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 . 4. WARNING! If this might prevent your system will need servicing. 4. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to continue.
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... been designed to make it as easy to use the Setup program, at some time in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. The EEPROM on again. You can recognize these changes and record them in pressing the mentioned key, POST will then be... may not reflect your system, or prompted to the power management settings. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 45 The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS screens exactly. 4. It is a menu-driven program, which means you...
... been designed to make it as easy to use the Setup program, at some time in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. The EEPROM on again. You can recognize these changes and record them in pressing the mentioned key, POST will then be... may not reflect your system, or prompted to the power management settings. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 45 The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS screens exactly. 4. It is a menu-driven program, which means you...
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... hard disk drives must be too old or too new. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to disable IDE devices ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 49 Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your system to detect the drive type automatically, select...
... hard disk drives must be too old or too new. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to disable IDE devices ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 49 Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your system to detect the drive type automatically, select...
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...[Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in your system. Set this on all processors during...update on [Disabled]. 4. BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled]; When this option to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Enabled], the BIOS will be used for doing business online or e-commerce. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUSI...
...[Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in your system. Set this on all processors during...update on [Disabled]. 4. BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled]; When this option to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Enabled], the BIOS will be used for doing business online or e-commerce. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUSI...
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...Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be enabled to install Windows with the APM feature. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 65 BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to make your CONFIG.SYS ...Disabled], power management features will be set to its greatest amount. When set to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. 4. The Suspend Mode field will ...
...Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be enabled to install Windows with the APM feature. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 65 BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to make your CONFIG.SYS ...Disabled], power management features will be set to its greatest amount. When set to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. 4. The Suspend Mode field will ...
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... play devices. When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in BIOS setup (see this section. SS//WW SSEETTUUPP WiWinnddoowwss9988 • Display Driver: Installs SiS' display ...CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should always use any time without notice. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 75 NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards...a general reference and may use the latest operating system and updates when using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is drive E:). ...
... play devices. When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in BIOS setup (see this section. SS//WW SSEETTUUPP WiWinnddoowwss9988 • Display Driver: Installs SiS' display ...CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should always use any time without notice. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 75 NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards...a general reference and may use the latest operating system and updates when using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is drive E:). ...
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SOFTWARE SETUP • Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you update your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) • Browse Support CD: Allows you ... VideoLive Mail. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view the contents of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format. S/W SETUP Windows 98 76 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual View the online help for playing MIDI files through software. 5.
SOFTWARE SETUP • Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you update your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) • Browse Support CD: Allows you ... VideoLive Mail. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view the contents of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format. S/W SETUP Windows 98 76 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual View the online help for playing MIDI files through software. 5.
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... through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Choose the site that you will be prompted to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Start ASUS Update. If you selected Update from a file, you to locate the file. 98 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS Update ASUS Update is closest to you or click Auto Select. Launch the utility from the Internet, you...
... through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Choose the site that you will be prompted to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Start ASUS Update. If you selected Update from a file, you to locate the file. 98 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS Update ASUS Update is closest to you or click Auto Select. Launch the utility from the Internet, you...
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...3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. AGP was designed to offer the necessary bandwidth and latency to consumer electronics devices. The BIOS can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. A bit can be able to compete with the more quickly and... PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. With this technology, peripherals will also be configured by the computer. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 105 The 1394 standard also provides new services such as scanners and cameras. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the ...
...3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. AGP was designed to offer the necessary bandwidth and latency to consumer electronics devices. The BIOS can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. A bit can be able to compete with the more quickly and... PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. With this technology, peripherals will also be configured by the computer. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 105 The 1394 standard also provides new services such as scanners and cameras. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the ...
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...slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for a separate adapter card (in memory. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is configured to update the BIOS by a specific programming method. Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of instructions...A device driver is designed to peripheral devices. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) There are required to 33MB/Sec transfer. 106 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in the case for the OS. Flash ROM The ...
...slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for a separate adapter card (in memory. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is configured to update the BIOS by a specific programming method. Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of instructions...A device driver is designed to peripheral devices. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) There are required to 33MB/Sec transfer. 106 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in the case for the OS. Flash ROM The ...
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...without local CPU help and furthermore, the CPU can be used by Rambus, Inc., this configuration process can be updated to be treated as , CMOS DRAMs, memory control- Further, system configuration files may be unreliable and frustrating..../2 Port PS/2 ports are designed to assure that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. Plug and Play BIOS The ISA bus architecture requires the allocation of 57 new instructions based on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple ... done with the performance roadmaps for memory and I /O and graphics. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 107
...without local CPU help and furthermore, the CPU can be used by Rambus, Inc., this configuration process can be updated to be treated as , CMOS DRAMs, memory control- Further, system configuration files may be unreliable and frustrating..../2 Port PS/2 ports are designed to assure that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. Plug and Play BIOS The ISA bus architecture requires the allocation of 57 new instructions based on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple ... done with the performance roadmaps for memory and I /O and graphics. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 107
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... Acrobat Reader Installing 84 Adobe Acrobat Reader Setup 84 Assigning IRQs 23 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector 35 ASUS iPanel Connector 35 ASUS PC Probe Installing 80 Setup 80 Using 93 ASUS Update Installing 81 Setup 81 ATAPI CD-ROM 70 ATX Power Supply Connector... 38 ATX Power Switch Lead 37 Audio Modem Riser 25 Audio Port Connectors 29 B BIOS Beep Code 39 BIOS Beep Codes 39 Boot Sequence ... Saving Changes 72 Expansion Cards 23 AMR 25 Assigning IRQs 23 Audio Modem Riser 25 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 109
... Acrobat Reader Installing 84 Adobe Acrobat Reader Setup 84 Assigning IRQs 23 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector 35 ASUS iPanel Connector 35 ASUS PC Probe Installing 80 Setup 80 Using 93 ASUS Update Installing 81 Setup 81 ATAPI CD-ROM 70 ATX Power Supply Connector... 38 ATX Power Switch Lead 37 Audio Modem Riser 25 Audio Port Connectors 29 B BIOS Beep Code 39 BIOS Beep Codes 39 Boot Sequence ... Saving Changes 72 Expansion Cards 23 AMR 25 Assigning IRQs 23 Audio Modem Riser 25 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 109
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... Ports Universal Serial Bus 27 Power Fan Speed 69 Power Management 65 PowerDVD 101 Using 101 PowerPlayer SE Using 100 Procedure CPU Installation 22 Procedures Updating BIOS 42 Processor Serial Number 55 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 26 PS/2 Mouse Connector 26 PWR Button < 4 Secs 66 PWR Up On Modem Act 67...Type 49 U UART2 Use Standard Infrared 61 Ultra DMA Mode 51 Uninstalling Programs 86 Universal Serial Bus Ports 27 Updating Your BIOS 41 USB Headers 33 USB Legacy Support 55 Using LiveUpdate 98 PC Probe 93 PowerPlayer SE 100 V VCORE Voltage 69 Video Memory Cache Mode 58 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 111
... Ports Universal Serial Bus 27 Power Fan Speed 69 Power Management 65 PowerDVD 101 Using 101 PowerPlayer SE Using 100 Procedure CPU Installation 22 Procedures Updating BIOS 42 Processor Serial Number 55 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 26 PS/2 Mouse Connector 26 PWR Button < 4 Secs 66 PWR Up On Modem Act 67...Type 49 U UART2 Use Standard Infrared 61 Ultra DMA Mode 51 Uninstalling Programs 86 Universal Serial Bus Ports 27 Updating Your BIOS 41 USB Headers 33 USB Legacy Support 55 Using LiveUpdate 98 PC Probe 93 PowerPlayer SE 100 V VCORE Voltage 69 Video Memory Cache Mode 58 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 111