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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 Installation 25 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 26 3.7 Expansion Cards 27 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 27 ... Advanced Menu 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 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 CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 8 2.2 CUSL2 Motherboard Components 12 3.
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 Installation 25 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 26 3.7 Expansion Cards 27 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 27 ... Advanced Menu 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 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 CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 8 2.2 CUSL2 Motherboard Components 12 3.
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... slots can log chassis open events into LDCM. FEATURES Specifications 2. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 9 FEATURES • Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circuitry...PNA, 10/100 Ethernet networking, USB hub, as well as future technologies such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • CNR Support: Two Communication and Networking ...
... slots can log chassis open events into LDCM. FEATURES Specifications 2. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 9 FEATURES • Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circuitry...PNA, 10/100 Ethernet networking, USB hub, as well as future technologies such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • CNR Support: Two Communication and Networking ...
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...function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to be monitored for RPM and failure. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 11 2. All the fans are more critical for more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power ...Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can determine if a message has been received from anywhere in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will give the user information on remotely through...
...function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to be monitored for RPM and failure. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 11 2. All the fans are more critical for more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power ...Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can determine if a message has been received from anywhere in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will give the user information on remotely through...
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...10) PRIMARY/SECONDARYIDE p.34 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pins) 11) IDELED p.35 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 12) CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN p.35 CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3-pin) CHA_FAN 13) CD1, AUX, VIDEO, MODEM p.36 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4-pins) (optional) ...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.
...10) PRIMARY/SECONDARYIDE p.34 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pins) 11) IDELED p.35 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 12) CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN p.35 CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3-pin) CHA_FAN 13) CD1, AUX, VIDEO, MODEM p.36 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4-pins) (optional) ...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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... • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® CUSL2 CUSL2 Onboard LED PLED2 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 17 To protect them against damage from the system...
... • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® CUSL2 CUSL2 Onboard LED PLED2 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 17 To protect them against damage from the system...
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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 NOTE:...Multiple is enabled, use CPU Core:Bus Freq. This allows the selection of these switches (see next page. When JumperFree mode is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in 4.4 Advanced Menu to set to the CPU, DRAM, AGP, and the PCI bus. IMPORTANT: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual
....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 NOTE:...Multiple is enabled, use CPU Core:Bus Freq. This allows the selection of these switches (see next page. When JumperFree mode is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in 4.4 Advanced Menu to set to the CPU, DRAM, AGP, and the PCI bus. IMPORTANT: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual
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3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor. CPU:DRAM CPU Ratio (MHz) 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 100:100...] [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 HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor. CPU:DRAM CPU Ratio (MHz) 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 100:100...] [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 HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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... total installed memory does not exceeds 512MB. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Install memory in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. Otherwise, the system may hang during startup. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after ...adding or removing memory. 3. NOTE: For PC133 SDRAM to run at 133MHz, the system CPU bus must also operate at that speed. 3. stability...
... total installed memory does not exceeds 512MB. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Install memory in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. Otherwise, the system may hang during startup. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after ...adding or removing memory. 3. NOTE: For PC133 SDRAM to run at 133MHz, the system CPU bus must also operate at that speed. 3. stability...
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... ZIF socket and open it . After the CPU is available only on your CPU fan is not needed. WARNING! To install a CPU, first turn on unlocked processors) for reference only; H/W SETUP CPU Pentium III ® Gold Arrow CUSL2 CUSL2 Socket 370 26 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The...
... ZIF socket and open it . After the CPU is available only on your CPU fan is not needed. WARNING! To install a CPU, first turn on unlocked processors) for reference only; H/W SETUP CPU Pentium III ® Gold Arrow CUSL2 CUSL2 Socket 370 26 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The...
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... support cooling fans of the connector. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may occur to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be different. NOTE: The "Rotation" signal is no... designed fan with rotation signal. Damage may be ground. Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN ® CUSL2 CUSL2 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 35 3. HARDWARE SETUP 11) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to the board ...
... support cooling fans of the connector. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may occur to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be different. NOTE: The "Rotation" signal is no... designed fan with rotation signal. Damage may be ground. Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN ® CUSL2 CUSL2 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 35 3. HARDWARE SETUP 11) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to the board ...
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...the power input voltage is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light. For ATX power supplies, you turn on your retailer for ... are made, close the system case cover. 2. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 43 Your system power. The power LED on the back of the system case will appear on the monitor may have failed a power...
...the power input voltage is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light. For ATX power supplies, you turn on your retailer for ... are made, close the system case cover. 2. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 43 Your system power. The power LED on the back of the system case will appear on the monitor may have failed a power...
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... options when FSB:SDRAM:PCI Freq. Select [Manual] if you to the external frequency of your CPU. Note that selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may set to [133:133:33] 58 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Configuration options: [66:100:33] [100:100:33] [133:133:33] [...133:100:33] FSB/SDRAM/PCI Freq. (MHz) (When CPU Internal Frequency is set to [Manual], this must ...
... options when FSB:SDRAM:PCI Freq. Select [Manual] if you to the external frequency of your CPU. Note that selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may set to [133:133:33] 58 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Configuration options: [66:100:33] [100:100:33] [133:133:33] [...133:100:33] FSB/SDRAM/PCI Freq. (MHz) (When CPU Internal Frequency is set to [Manual], this must ...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in your system. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 59 The picture shown here provides only an example of [Auto...] allows the system to the CPU documentation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Serial Number [Disabled...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in your system. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 59 The picture shown here provides only an example of [Auto...] allows the system to the CPU documentation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Serial Number [Disabled...
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... OFF your system and restart. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Notes 60 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual The system will start up running at a bus speed of all the officially possible CPU internal frequencies. 4. BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode CPU Upgrade/Reinstallation To ensure that your system can enter BIOS setup...been changed or reinstalled, your system crashes or hangs due to the Advanced menu with a popup menu of 66MHz and a fail-safe CPU internal frequency (4x66MHz). System Hangup If your system will start up in safe mode running at a bus speed of 66MHz and enter BIOS setup...
... OFF your system and restart. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Notes 60 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual The system will start up running at a bus speed of all the officially possible CPU internal frequencies. 4. BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode CPU Upgrade/Reinstallation To ensure that your system can enter BIOS setup...been changed or reinstalled, your system crashes or hangs due to the Advanced menu with a popup menu of 66MHz and a fail-safe CPU internal frequency (4x66MHz). System Hangup If your system will start up in safe mode running at a bus speed of 66MHz and enter BIOS setup...
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...[2T] [3T] 4. 4. SDRAM Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) [6T, 8T] This feature controls the number of SDRAM clocks used , CPU can help to the SDRAM. Select [Disabled] if you want to CAS Delay This controls the latency between active command and precharge command. Configuration ... [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard VGA [Enabled] Leave on AGP or PCI VGA card. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 62 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Configuration options: [One Bank] [All Banks] CPU Latency Timer [Enabled] This controls the GMCH's response to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Command Per ...
...[2T] [3T] 4. 4. SDRAM Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) [6T, 8T] This feature controls the number of SDRAM clocks used , CPU can help to the SDRAM. Select [Disabled] if you want to CAS Delay This controls the latency between active command and precharge command. Configuration ... [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard VGA [Enabled] Leave on AGP or PCI VGA card. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 62 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Configuration options: [One Bank] [All Banks] CPU Latency Timer [Enabled] This controls the GMCH's response to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Command Per ...
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..., DEL to enter SETUP". BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is automatically detected. Set to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The...monitor is able to [Ignore] only if necessary. Enter Power setup menu for details". Set to detect the CPU, power supply, and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 73 VCORE1 Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, -12V Voltage, -5V ...
..., DEL to enter SETUP". BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is automatically detected. Set to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The...monitor is able to [Ignore] only if necessary. Enter Power setup menu for details". Set to detect the CPU, power supply, and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 73 VCORE1 Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, -12V Voltage, -5V ...
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..., PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you to view user's manuals saved in PDF format...: Exits the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE SECONDARY MENU) 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 81 5.
..., PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you to view user's manuals saved in PDF format...: Exits the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE SECONDARY MENU) 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 81 5.
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...fan rotations, Voltages, and temperatures. The PC Probe icon will allow you to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system's vital components, such as hard...and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.2.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether or not to show the screen the next time you review useful information about your PC. 102 ASUS CUSL2 User's...
...fan rotations, Voltages, and temperatures. The PC Probe icon will allow you to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system's vital components, such as hard...and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.2.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether or not to show the screen the next time you review useful information about your PC. 102 ASUS CUSL2 User's...
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... your PC for future reference. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. History Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. 6. Information Hard Drives Shows the ...used and free space of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC's hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. 104 ASUS CUSL2...
... your PC for future reference. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. History Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. 6. Information Hard Drives Shows the ...used and free space of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC's hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. 104 ASUS CUSL2...
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DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. To run programs outside of devices in your PC. Utility Lets you run a program, click Execute Program. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Device Summary Shows a summary of the ASUS Probe modules. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 105 S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. 6.
DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. To run programs outside of devices in your PC. Utility Lets you run a program, click Execute Program. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Device Summary Shows a summary of the ASUS Probe modules. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 105 S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. 6.