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CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 8 2.2 CUSL2 Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer ...61 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 64 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 66 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 68 4 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUSL2 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 24 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 24 3.5.2 Memory...
CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 8 2.2 CUSL2 Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer ...61 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 64 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 66 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 68 4 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 CUSL2 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 24 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 24 3.5.2 Memory...
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... of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) ASUS 3-port USB connector set with bracket Optional Items USB Hub CNR card LAN/Home PNA CNR card AIMM card LCD controller module TVOUT controller module ASUS iPanel ASUS consumer infrared set ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 7 HARDWARE SETUP 4. If you discover...
... of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) ASUS 3-port USB connector set with bracket Optional Items USB Hub CNR card LAN/Home PNA CNR card AIMM card LCD controller module TVOUT controller module ASUS iPanel ASUS consumer infrared set ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 7 HARDWARE SETUP 4. If you discover...
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... JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of up to support AGP 4X and AGP 2X. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 The ASUS CUSL2 motherboard is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to the current AGP standard. • South Bridge System .../66/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with a bandwidth of the processor's external frequency. 8 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual quency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for high performance, component ...
... JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of up to support AGP 4X and AGP 2X. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 The ASUS CUSL2 motherboard is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to the current AGP standard. • South Bridge System .../66/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with a bandwidth of the processor's external frequency. 8 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual quency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for high performance, component ...
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... can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as xDSL. • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides six 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) expansion slots. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 9 All PCI slots can support either an optional LCD module for LCD output or a TV-out module for virtually automatic setup. •...autodetection of most devices for TV output. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. UART2 can log chassis open events into LDCM. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and ...
... can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as xDSL. • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides six 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) expansion slots. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 9 All PCI slots can support either an optional LCD module for LCD output or a TV-out module for virtually automatic setup. •...autodetection of most devices for TV output. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. UART2 can log chassis open events into LDCM. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and ...
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... IDE can be used. • Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be ready around the clock, ... controller with 3D sound circuitry and sample rate conversion from PCI master buses to memory and processor. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports PC133-compliant Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™...
... IDE can be used. • Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be ready around the clock, ... controller with 3D sound circuitry and sample rate conversion from PCI master buses to memory and processor. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports PC133-compliant Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™...
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...providers. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable current to critical motherboard components. This function requires... possible application crashes. Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used...BIOS setup to allow the computer to the user. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 11 2.
...providers. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable current to critical motherboard components. This function requires... possible application crashes. Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used...BIOS setup to allow the computer to the user. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 11 2.
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FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 CUSL2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III/Celeron (FC-PGA) Processors ..... 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches 5 Chipsets Intel 815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH 2 ... Wake-On-LAN Connector 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector 9 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 13 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 21 Special Feature Onboard LED 16 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 2.
FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 CUSL2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III/Celeron (FC-PGA) Processors ..... 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches 5 Chipsets Intel 815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH 2 ... Wake-On-LAN Connector 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector 9 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 13 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 21 Special Feature Onboard LED 16 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 2.
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... FLOPPY 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUSL2 Motherboard Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 KBPWR USBPWR01 PWR_FAN Socket 370 BS133 CPU_FAN VIO DSW DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) ... (ICH2) EARPHONE MIC2 Audio Codec WOL_CON SMB PCI3 ® USB47 Audio Codec Setting JTPWR PLED2 CNR2 CNR1 AFPANEL PCI4 PCI5 CUSL2 PCI6 USB56 USBPWR56 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) USB2 USBPWR47 ASUS ASIC USBPWR2 with Hardware CHA_FAN Monitor JEN ACHA Super I/O WOR COM2 IDELED PANEL Grayed components are optional at the time of...
... FLOPPY 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 CUSL2 Motherboard Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 KBPWR USBPWR01 PWR_FAN Socket 370 BS133 CPU_FAN VIO DSW DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) ... (ICH2) EARPHONE MIC2 Audio Codec WOL_CON SMB PCI3 ® USB47 Audio Codec Setting JTPWR PLED2 CNR2 CNR1 AFPANEL PCI4 PCI5 CUSL2 PCI6 USB56 USBPWR56 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) USB2 USBPWR47 ASUS ASIC USBPWR2 with Hardware CHA_FAN Monitor JEN ACHA Super I/O WOR COM2 IDELED PANEL Grayed components are optional at the time of...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) USBPWR01 USBPWR2 USBPWR47 USBPWR56 3) ADN# 4) KBPWR 5) VIO 6) DSW p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.19 USB Device Wake Up (Enable/Disable) p.20... (Four 4-pins) (optional) 14) EARPHONE p.36 Headphone True-Level Line Out Header (3 pins) 15) MIC2 p.37 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 16) AFPANEL/IR_CON p.37 ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pins) 17) AAPANEL p.37 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (12-1 pins) 18) SMB p.38 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 15 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) USBPWR01 USBPWR2 USBPWR47 USBPWR56 3) ADN# 4) KBPWR 5) VIO 6) DSW p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.19 USB Device Wake Up (Enable/Disable) p.20... (Four 4-pins) (optional) 14) EARPHONE p.36 Headphone True-Level Line Out Header (3 pins) 15) MIC2 p.37 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 16) AFPANEL/IR_CON p.37 ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pins) 17) AAPANEL p.37 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (12-1 pins) 18) SMB p.38 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 15 3.
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...Hold components by the edges and try not to your computer when working on the motherboard. 3. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® CUSL2 CUSL2 Onboard LED PLED2 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 17 Make sure that the system is switched off mode and not ...powered OFF. 3. Failure to a metal object, such as a reminder that you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install ...
...Hold components by the edges and try not to your computer when working on the motherboard. 3. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® CUSL2 CUSL2 Onboard LED PLED2 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 17 Make sure that the system is switched off mode and not ...powered OFF. 3. Failure to a metal object, such as a reminder that you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install ...
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... Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) DSW ON 12345 OFF ® CUSL2 CUSL2 JumperFree™ Mode Setting JEN Disable Enable(default) 12 23 18 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Frequency Selection 4. NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all the switches in the OFF position. Frequency Selection 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be...
... Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) DSW ON 12345 OFF ® CUSL2 CUSL2 JumperFree™ Mode Setting JEN Disable Enable(default) 12 23 18 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Frequency Selection 4. NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all the switches in the OFF position. Frequency Selection 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be...
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... USBPWR47 USBPWR56 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable 3. The default is set in conjunction with Wake On USB for STR State in the sleep mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 19 3. NOTE: This jumper must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in 4.5.1 Power Up Control...
... USBPWR47 USBPWR56 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable 3. The default is set in conjunction with Wake On USB for STR State in the sleep mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 19 3. NOTE: This jumper must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in 4.5.1 Power Up Control...
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...card on the +5VSB lead. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you set to use your computer. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3 2 2 1 Enable Disable ® (Default) CUSL2 CUSL2 Audio Codec Setting 4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you wish to Disable because not all of the ... 300mA on any of these jump- Setting KBPWR Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] KBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable ® CUSL2 CUSL2 Keyboard Power Setting 20 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual ers. If using a PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC97 Audio Controller in this jumper to Enable if ...
...card on the +5VSB lead. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you set to use your computer. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3 2 2 1 Enable Disable ® (Default) CUSL2 CUSL2 Audio Codec Setting 4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you wish to Disable because not all of the ... 300mA on any of these jump- Setting KBPWR Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] KBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable ® CUSL2 CUSL2 Keyboard Power Setting 20 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual ers. If using a PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC97 Audio Controller in this jumper to Enable if ...
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...'s life. It is highly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 21 Setting VIO 3.30 V [1-2] 3.40 V [2-3] (default) 3.60 V [3-4] ® CUSL2 CUSL2 VIO Setting VIO 12 3.30 V 23 3.40 V 34 3.60 V WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 5) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you...
...'s life. It is highly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 21 Setting VIO 3.30 V [1-2] 3.40 V [2-3] (default) 3.60 V [3-4] ® CUSL2 CUSL2 VIO Setting VIO 12 3.30 V 23 3.40 V 34 3.60 V WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 5) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you...
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....3MHz 103.0MHz 100.30MHz AGP 66.8MHz 66.8MHz 68.7MHz 66.85MHz ® ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 CUSL2 CPU CUSL2 CPU External DRAM Clock (BUS) Frequency AGP Selection 140MHz 133.70MHz 105MHz 133.70MHz 70MHz 66.85MHz 140MHz (JumperFree Mode) 140MHz 70MHz ... CPU Speed in Advanced Menu in BIOS setup will have a locked Frequency Multiple, you must be set to set the Frequency Multiple. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must use BIOS setup in 4.4 Advanced Menu to OFF. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 6) CPU External Frequency...
....3MHz 103.0MHz 100.30MHz AGP 66.8MHz 66.8MHz 68.7MHz 66.85MHz ® ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 CUSL2 CPU CUSL2 CPU External DRAM Clock (BUS) Frequency AGP Selection 140MHz 133.70MHz 105MHz 133.70MHz 70MHz 66.85MHz 140MHz (JumperFree Mode) 140MHz 70MHz ... CPU Speed in Advanced Menu in BIOS setup will have a locked Frequency Multiple, you must be set to set the Frequency Multiple. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must use BIOS setup in 4.4 Advanced Menu to OFF. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 6) CPU External Frequency...
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... result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. CPU:DRAM CPU Ratio (MHz) 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 100:100...] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 23
... result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. CPU:DRAM CPU Ratio (MHz) 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 100:100...] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 23
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...3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual One side (with... SDRAM to run at 133MHz, the system CPU bus must also operate at that speed. 3. Install memory in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM ...
...3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual One side (with... SDRAM to run at 133MHz, the system CPU bus must also operate at that speed. 3. Install memory in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM ...
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...have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins ® CUSL2 88 Pins CUSL2 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin...3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 25 H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into ...
...have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins ® CUSL2 88 Pins CUSL2 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin...3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 25 H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into ...
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... there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards to the motherboard. 3. If this is not needed. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the lever. Once completely inserted, close...CUSL2 CUSL2 Socket 370 26 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Be sure that came with the correct orientation as shown. You may occur to a 90-degree angle. you turn off your Socket 370 processor or else boot-up may not be possible. Locate the ZIF socket and open it . Locate the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard...
... there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards to the motherboard. 3. If this is not needed. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the lever. Once completely inserted, close...CUSL2 CUSL2 Socket 370 26 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Be sure that came with the correct orientation as shown. You may occur to a 90-degree angle. you turn off your Socket 370 processor or else boot-up may not be possible. Locate the ZIF socket and open it . Locate the CPU fan connector (see 3.1 Motherboard...