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...AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS CUSL2 Manual Revision: 1.02 E595 Release Date: August 2000 2 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE ...such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in 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 explanation...
...AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS CUSL2 Manual Revision: 1.02 E595 Release Date: August 2000 2 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE ...such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in 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 explanation...
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... 30 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 8 2.2 CUSL2 Motherboard Components 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 45 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 46 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4.3 Main Menu 52 4.3.1 Primary...
... 30 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 8 2.2 CUSL2 Motherboard Components 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 45 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 46 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4.3 Main Menu 52 4.3.1 Primary...
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...loaded when you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 4. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the just created ... a bootable system floppy disk. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you reboot using a floppy. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 45
...loaded when you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 4. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the just created ... a bootable system floppy disk. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you reboot using a floppy. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 45
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... Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. Select 1. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 46 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . Boot from the Main menu and press . ...
... Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. Select 1. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 46 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . Boot from the Main menu and press . ...
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... to start the update. 7. Yet if the update fails, your system from booting up. BIOS SETUP 6. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent your system will be displayed. 4. 4. When the programming is different", you see the message "Boot Block is finished, Flashed Successfully will be updated automatically only when necessary. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual...
... to start the update. 7. Yet if the update fails, your system from booting up. BIOS SETUP 6. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent your system will be displayed. 4. 4. When the programming is different", you see the message "Boot Block is finished, Flashed Successfully will be updated automatically only when necessary. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual...
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BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 48 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual If you saved to continue. If this might prevent your system may not be able to boot up . BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to disk above. 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 will need servicing. 4. WARNING! 4. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up .
BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 48 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual If you saved to continue. If this might prevent your system may not be able to boot up . BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to disk above. 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 will need servicing. 4. WARNING! 4. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up .
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...continue with the opportunity to change the configuration of the EEPROM. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be necessary to use the ...thus preventing you still need to configure your computer. When you start up the Setup utility. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 49 Even if you are a little bit late in the CMOS RAM of your system using the...
...continue with the opportunity to change the configuration of the EEPROM. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be necessary to use the ...thus preventing you still need to configure your computer. When you start up the Setup utility. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 49 Even if you are a little bit late in the CMOS RAM of your system using the...
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... correct values will be partitioned (such as with FDISK). 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. Primary IDE hard disk drives... . BIOS SETUP 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your system to disable IDE devices ASUS CUSL2 User...
... correct values will be partitioned (such as with FDISK). 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. Primary IDE hard disk drives... . BIOS SETUP 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your system to disable IDE devices ASUS CUSL2 User...
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... CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the CPU level 2 cache. BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled]; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 59 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache...
... CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the CPU level 2 cache. BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled]; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 59 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache...
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...saving features; [User Define] allows you to set to its greatest amount. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you to your CONFIG.SYS file. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 69 The Suspend Mode field will be enabled to use any of system inactivity; [Min Saving] is almost the same as the ...in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4. The [User Define] option allows you need to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. This field acts as [Max Saving] except that ensures maximum power savings. This feature turns off the ...
...saving features; [User Define] allows you to set to its greatest amount. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you to your CONFIG.SYS file. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 69 The Suspend Mode field will be enabled to use any of system inactivity; [Min Saving] is almost the same as the ...in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4. The [User Define] option allows you need to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. This field acts as [Max Saving] except that ensures maximum power savings. This feature turns off the ...
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...815 System and Graphics Controller Driver. • Intel LDCM Administrator Setup: Installs software to help you update your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to monitor PC systems on the network within the same bridge address... E:). 5.3.1 Installation Menu 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 • INF Update Utility for more information. 80 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual The LANDesk Client Manager must be installed to use the hardware manager features. • ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for more information. • PC-cillin 98 Vx.xx...
...815 System and Graphics Controller Driver. • Intel LDCM Administrator Setup: Installs software to help you update your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to monitor PC systems on the network within the same bridge address... E:). 5.3.1 Installation Menu 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 • INF Update Utility for more information. 80 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual The LANDesk Client Manager must be installed to use the hardware manager features. • ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for more information. • PC-cillin 98 Vx.xx...
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5. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites. • Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: ... 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. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 81 SOFTWARE SETUP (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING...
5. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites. • Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: ... 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. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 81 SOFTWARE SETUP (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING...
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...not supported. Version Gives information on your preference. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 101 SOFTWARE REFERENCE Color Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to the ASUS Web page for easy access to your graphics device such as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. In 16-color and 8-bit ...color (standard color, 256-color) modes, the gamma correction function is available only in 16-bit color and 24-bit color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. Internet links are also available for new updated drivers and notices....
...not supported. Version Gives information on your preference. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 101 SOFTWARE REFERENCE Color Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to the ASUS Web page for easy access to your graphics device such as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. In 16-color and 8-bit ...color (standard color, 256-color) modes, the gamma correction function is available only in 16-bit color and 24-bit color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. Internet links are also available for new updated drivers and notices....
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... Auto Select. Launch the utility from a file, you will need to you will be prompted to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Choose the site that is a utility that you to locate the file. 6. If you selected Update from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate. 2. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 107 Select an update method. 3. Start ASUS Update. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.
... Auto Select. Launch the utility from a file, you will need to you will be prompted to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Choose the site that is a utility that you to locate the file. 6. If you selected Update from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate. 2. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 107 Select an update method. 3. Start ASUS Update. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6.
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...BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is the next step in enabling PCs with the PCI SoundBlaster specification. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of routines that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. ASUS CUSL2...high-performance 3D graphics on the PC, which could then activate a large-screen TV and high-fidelity sound system. BIOS parameters can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. A bit can turn ON and OFF peripherals such as CD...
...BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is the next step in enabling PCs with the PCI SoundBlaster specification. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of routines that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. ASUS CUSL2...high-performance 3D graphics on the PC, which could then activate a large-screen TV and high-fidelity sound system. BIOS parameters can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. A bit can turn ON and OFF peripherals such as CD...
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...which initiates hardware devices and sets up to 33MB/Sec transfer. 116 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual A byte is configured to turn ON your system (or computer), it into system memory. DOS is used for system BIOS which all other symbol. Since the contents of the computer. When...improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of eight contiguous bits. Currently, there are several different types of instructions that the CPU be updated by loading it means to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Device Driver A device driver is a logical device name used to /...
...which initiates hardware devices and sets up to 33MB/Sec transfer. 116 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual A byte is configured to turn ON your system (or computer), it into system memory. DOS is used for system BIOS which all other symbol. Since the contents of the computer. When...improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of eight contiguous bits. Currently, there are several different types of instructions that the CPU be updated by loading it means to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Device Driver A device driver is a logical device name used to /...
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... processors, I /O address, DMA channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. For the average user, this type of memory can be updated to reflect these changes. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are designed to be directly implemented on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. A PS/2 mouse and... Plug and play (PnP) BIOS eliminates the ISA add-on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which allows the user to change the decode maps for the computer parallel ports. RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Developed by expansion card manufacturers. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 117 PCI Bus...
... processors, I /O address, DMA channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. For the average user, this type of memory can be updated to reflect these changes. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are designed to be directly implemented on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. A PS/2 mouse and... Plug and play (PnP) BIOS eliminates the ISA add-on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which allows the user to change the decode maps for the computer parallel ports. RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Developed by expansion card manufacturers. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 117 PCI Bus...
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... 94 Adobe Acrobat Reader Setup 94 AGP 29 Alert On LAN 63 ASUS BIOS Flash Utility Installing 88 ASUS PC Probe Installing 89 Setup 89 Using 102 ASUS Update Installing 90 Setup 90 ATAPI CD-ROM 74 Automatic Power Up 72 B BIOS Beep Code 43 BIOS Beep Codes 43 Boot Sequence 74 Boot Up Floppy Seek 75... Cards AGP Pro 29 Assigning IRQs 27 F Floppy 3 Mode Support 52 Floppy Disk Access Control 64 G Graphic Control Driver Installing 83 Graphics Window Size 63 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 119
... 94 Adobe Acrobat Reader Setup 94 AGP 29 Alert On LAN 63 ASUS BIOS Flash Utility Installing 88 ASUS PC Probe Installing 89 Setup 89 Using 102 ASUS Update Installing 90 Setup 90 ATAPI CD-ROM 74 Automatic Power Up 72 B BIOS Beep Code 43 BIOS Beep Codes 43 Boot Sequence 74 Boot Up Floppy Seek 75... Cards AGP Pro 29 Assigning IRQs 27 F Floppy 3 Mode Support 52 Floppy Disk Access Control 64 G Graphic Control Driver Installing 83 Graphics Window Size 63 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 119
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... Probe 89 ASUS Update 90 Intel LDCM Admin 85 Intel LDCM Client 87 LDCM Administrator 85 LDCM Client 87 PC-Cillin 98 93 Starting Up 43 Supervisor Password 57 Suspend Mode 70 Suspend-to-RAM Capability 70 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS 66 System Date 52 System Time 52 T Translation Method 54 Type 53 ...U UART2 Use Standard Infrared 64 Ultra DMA Mode 55 Uninstalling Programs 96 Updating Your BIOS 45 USB Function 67 USB Legacy Support 59 Using LiveUpdate 107 PC Probe 102 PowerPlayer SE 109 V VCORE Voltage 73 VGA BIOS Sequence 67 ASUS CUSL2 ...
... Probe 89 ASUS Update 90 Intel LDCM Admin 85 Intel LDCM Client 87 LDCM Administrator 85 LDCM Client 87 PC-Cillin 98 93 Starting Up 43 Supervisor Password 57 Suspend Mode 70 Suspend-to-RAM Capability 70 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS 66 System Date 52 System Time 52 T Translation Method 54 Type 53 ...U UART2 Use Standard Infrared 64 Ultra DMA Mode 55 Uninstalling Programs 96 Updating Your BIOS 45 USB Function 67 USB Legacy Support 59 Using LiveUpdate 107 PC Probe 102 PowerPlayer SE 109 V VCORE Voltage 73 VGA BIOS Sequence 67 ASUS CUSL2 ...