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...2 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in the manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in writing by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES...MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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, ...
...2 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in the manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in writing by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES...MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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, ...
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... 26 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 39 4. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 41 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...
... 26 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 39 4. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 41 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...
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... flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 41 Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. NOTE: ...AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot ...
... flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 41 Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. NOTE: ...AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot ...
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... 2 and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. BIOS SETUP 5. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 2. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 42 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual NOTE: To cancel...
... 2 and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. BIOS SETUP 5. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 2. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 42 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual NOTE: To cancel...
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This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be displayed. 4. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be updated automatically only when necessary. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 43 The boot block will prevent your system from booting up. The utility starts to start the update. 7. BIOS SETUP 6. 4.
This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be displayed. 4. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be updated automatically only when necessary. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 43 The boot block will prevent your system from booting up. The utility starts to start the update. 7. BIOS SETUP 6. 4.
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BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to disk above. If you saved to continue. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up . WARNING! 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 . If this might prevent your system will need servicing. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual
BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to disk above. If you saved to continue. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up . WARNING! 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 . If this might prevent your system will need servicing. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual
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... during the Power-On Self Test (POST). NOTE: Because the BIOS software is used if you still need to call up Setup. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 45 You can scroll through its test routines, thus... preventing you can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the system chassis. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS...
... during the Power-On Self Test (POST). NOTE: Because the BIOS software is used if you still need to call up Setup. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 45 You can scroll through its test routines, thus... preventing you can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the system chassis. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS...
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... successful, the correct values will be too old or too new. NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. 4. to detect the drive type automatically...(also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually. Other options for the remaining fields on . To allow the BIOS to disable IDE devices ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 49 Primary IDE hard disk drives must be read...
... successful, the correct values will be too old or too new. NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. 4. to detect the drive type automatically...(also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually. Other options for the remaining fields on . To allow the BIOS to disable IDE devices ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 49 Primary IDE hard disk drives must be read...
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...BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled]; If detected, USB controller legacy mode will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUSI... controller legacy mode will be used for expansion cards only if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. [Enabled] will load the update on [Disabled]. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Serial Number [Disabled] The Processor Serial Number is a unique number...
...BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled]; If detected, USB controller legacy mode will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUSI... controller legacy mode will be used for expansion cards only if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. [Enabled] will load the update on [Disabled]. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Serial Number [Disabled] The Processor Serial Number is a unique number...
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...Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, 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 longer; [Disabled] disables the power saving features; [User Define... Suspend Mode field will not function regardless of system inactivity; [Min Saving] is set power saving options according to its greatest amount. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 65 This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a brief period of other field settings...
...Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, 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 longer; [Disabled] disables the power saving features; [User Define... Suspend Mode field will not function regardless of system inactivity; [Min Saving] is set power saving options according to its greatest amount. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 65 This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a brief period of other field settings...
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...as a general reference and may use any time without notice. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use the latest operating system and updates when using your support CD disc, just insert it into your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. To begin using new ... follow the setup procedures in this item, set Onboard LAN to Enabled in BIOS setup (see 4.4.1 Chip Configuration). • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to change at any version of your system. 5.3 CUSI-M Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are various motherboard settings, ...
...as a general reference and may use any time without notice. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use the latest operating system and updates when using your support CD disc, just insert it into your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. To begin using new ... follow the setup procedures in this item, set Onboard LAN to Enabled in BIOS setup (see 4.4.1 Chip Configuration). • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to change at any version of your system. 5.3 CUSI-M Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are various motherboard settings, ...
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5. SOFTWARE SETUP • Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help for more information • PC-cillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. S/W SETUP Windows 98 76 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual Refer to the online help for playing MIDI files through ...software. View the online help you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer ...
5. SOFTWARE SETUP • Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help for more information • PC-cillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. S/W SETUP Windows 98 76 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual Refer to the online help for playing MIDI files through ...software. View the online help you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer ...
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...the file. 98 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual The use of this utility requires that you will be prompted to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Choose the site that allows you to select an Internet site. If you selected Update from Start | ...Programs | ASUSUpdate Vx.xx | ASUSUpdate Vx.xx. 2. Launch the utility from a file, you or click Auto Select. Select an update method. 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that is closest to you will need to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. 6....
...the file. 98 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual The use of this utility requires that you will be prompted to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Choose the site that allows you to select an Internet site. If you selected Update from Start | ...Programs | ASUSUpdate Vx.xx | ASUSUpdate Vx.xx. 2. Launch the utility from a file, you or click Auto Select. Select an update method. 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that is closest to you will need to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. 6....
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... to compete with the PCI SoundBlaster specification. For example, inserting a tape into the EEPROM. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 105 AC97 (Audio Codec '97) AC '97 is a new standard to...(Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of two values: 0 or 1. A bit can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. APPENDIX Glossary 7. The primary application of ...both desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more expensive SCSI interface. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. AGP was designed to offer...
... to compete with the PCI SoundBlaster specification. For example, inserting a tape into the EEPROM. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 105 AC97 (Audio Codec '97) AC '97 is a new standard to...(Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of two values: 0 or 1. A bit can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. APPENDIX Glossary 7. The primary application of ...both desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more expensive SCSI interface. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. AGP was designed to offer...
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... drives are required to COM ports. Each COM port is a group of flash ROM can be updated by loading it means to 33MB/Sec transfer. 106 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, ...and improves processing of the computer. Currently, there are able to update the BIOS by to "boot" your system (or computer...
... drives are required to COM ports. Each COM port is a group of flash ROM can be updated by loading it means to 33MB/Sec transfer. 106 ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, ...and improves processing of the computer. Currently, there are able to update the BIOS by to "boot" your system (or computer...
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...A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may need to be used by each card's configuration, which is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system performance. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 107 7. OnNow The OnNow design initiative is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium II (Klamath) CPU... assure that can deliver up to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Further, system configuration files may be updated to reflect these changes. Plug and play (PnP) BIOS eliminates the ISA add-on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. PC100 SDRAM is Intel's goal is a standard widely used ...
...A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may need to be used by each card's configuration, which is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system performance. ASUS CUSI-M User's Manual 107 7. OnNow The OnNow design initiative is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium II (Klamath) CPU... assure that can deliver up to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Further, system configuration files may be updated to reflect these changes. Plug and play (PnP) BIOS eliminates the ISA add-on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. PC100 SDRAM is Intel's goal is a standard widely used ...
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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