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...Manual updates are both printed on the following page. 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 each product design ...is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS CUSL2 Manual Revision: 1.02 E595 Release Date: August 2000 2 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ...
...Manual updates are both printed on the following page. 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 each product design ...is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS CUSL2 Manual Revision: 1.02 E595 Release Date: August 2000 2 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ...
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... drives (1) Bag 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 INTRODUCTION 2. If you...
... drives (1) Bag 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 INTRODUCTION 2. If you...
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...ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on the following onboard components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. The new PC 99 requirements for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. FEATURES Performance 2. With... drivers and installation procedures for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. 2. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/ 66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS CUSL2...
...ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on the following onboard components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. The new PC 99 requirements for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. FEATURES Performance 2. With... drivers and installation procedures for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. 2. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/ 66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS CUSL2...
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...computers from a fax/modem. Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring ... CPU, power supply, and system fans can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to the user. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 11 With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels...
...computers from a fax/modem. Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring ... CPU, power supply, and system fans can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to the user. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 11 With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels...
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... settings for expansion cards. Keep the bracket for your moth- Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . If your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to operate. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 27 H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the...
... settings for expansion cards. Keep the bracket for your moth- Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . If your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to operate. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 27 H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the...
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... if no audio CNR is used . 4. When a USB hub CNR card is used , USB ports 5 and 6 will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will not function. 28 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual shared not shared shared - - - - not shared - - - - - not shared - - - - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make ...'s system chipset. If both an audio CNR and modem CNR are used, the modem CNR must be secondary. 3. shared shared - - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ® CUSL2 CUSL2 Communication & Networking Riser Connectors CNR Restrictions: 1.
... if no audio CNR is used . 4. When a USB hub CNR card is used , USB ports 5 and 6 will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will not function. 28 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual shared not shared shared - - - - not shared - - - - - not shared - - - - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make ...'s system chipset. If both an audio CNR and modem CNR are used, the modem CNR must be secondary. 3. shared shared - - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ® CUSL2 CUSL2 Communication & Networking Riser Connectors CNR Restrictions: 1.
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...your power switch. Only SPEAKER will turn off . H/W SETUP Connectors ® CUSL2 Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 3. CUSL2 System Panel Connectors 26) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin...driver support. 30) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green" mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is a preferred method of the system's power supply. 42 ASUS CUSL2...
...your power switch. Only SPEAKER will turn off . H/W SETUP Connectors ® CUSL2 Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 3. CUSL2 System Panel Connectors 26) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin...driver support. 30) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green" mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is a preferred method of the system's power supply. 42 ASUS CUSL2...
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BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to the just created boot disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in case you save a copy of the Computer System It is .... This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system floppy disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 45 Reboot your computer from your hard drive. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your...
BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to the just created boot disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in case you save a copy of the Computer System It is .... This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system floppy disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 45 Reboot your computer from your hard drive. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your...
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... any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. When prompted to ensure full compliancy. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you must use OSR 2.0 or later. SS//WW SSEETTUUPP WiWinnddoowwss9988 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 79 You may not be an exact reflection...
... any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. When prompted to ensure full compliancy. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you must use OSR 2.0 or later. SS//WW SSEETTUUPP WiWinnddoowwss9988 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 79 You may not be an exact reflection...
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... your support CD disc, just insert it into your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. • YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50: Installs the Yamaha SoftSynthesizer for more information. 80 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 5. If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that can remotely...
... your support CD disc, just insert it into your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. • YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50: Installs the Yamaha SoftSynthesizer for more information. 80 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 5. If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that can remotely...
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5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 815 Chipset Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 82 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 815 Chipset Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 82 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual
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S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 83 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Intel 815 Chipset Graphic Control Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (6) Click here and then click Finish. 5.
S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 83 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Intel 815 Chipset Graphic Control Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (6) Click here and then click Finish. 5.
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NOTE: This warning appears only if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 85 SOFTWARE SETUP (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Enter username and password, and other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 5. See 5.14 Adobe AcroBat Reader Vx.x on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (10) To install other options, and then click here. (9) Click here. 5.
NOTE: This warning appears only if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 85 SOFTWARE SETUP (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Enter username and password, and other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 5. See 5.14 Adobe AcroBat Reader Vx.x on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (10) To install other options, and then click here. (9) Click here. 5.
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ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 87 NOTE: This warning appears only if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed. See 5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (11) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (9) Click here. (10) Click here. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here. 5.
ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 87 NOTE: This warning appears only if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed. See 5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (11) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (9) Click here. (10) Click here. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here. 5.
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S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 91 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.11 Microsoft DirectX 6.0 Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5.
S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 91 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.11 Microsoft DirectX 6.0 Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5.
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.12 YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50 Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Enter the information requested and click here. (4) Click here. 5. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click OK. (6) Click here. 92 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.12 YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50 Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Enter the information requested and click here. (4) Click here. 5. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click OK. (6) Click here. 92 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual
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... CD that came with the installation if no viruses are found. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click OK. (9) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. Click here to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click... Setup will proceed with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to start installation. 5. 5. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 93 S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (6) & (7) Select the preferred features by clicking the appropriate buttons. (8) Insert a floppy ...
... CD that came with the installation if no viruses are found. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click OK. (9) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. Click here to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click... Setup will proceed with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to start installation. 5. 5. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 93 S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (6) & (7) Select the preferred features by clicking the appropriate buttons. (8) Insert a floppy ...
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A VGA card with a Windows wave audio driver • 256 (or above CD-ROM drive • Sound card with • DirectDraw support • 8MB system memory 5.15.2 Cyberlink Contact Information 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.15 Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications 5.15.1 System Requirements • Pentium-100MHz PC compatible • Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 • Hard disk drive with at least 10MB of free space • 4x speed or above ) color VGA card is required. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 95 5.
A VGA card with a Windows wave audio driver • 256 (or above CD-ROM drive • Sound card with • DirectDraw support • 8MB system memory 5.15.2 Cyberlink Contact Information 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.15 Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications 5.15.1 System Requirements • Pentium-100MHz PC compatible • Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 • Hard disk drive with at least 10MB of free space • 4x speed or above ) color VGA card is required. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 95 5.
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...-bit color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 101 6. 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. Gamma correction is not supported. Internet links are also...
...-bit color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 101 6. 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. Gamma correction is not supported. Internet links are also...
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.... 2. If you will need to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Start ASUS Update. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you are properly connected to select an Internet site. Select an update... 3. Choose the site that is a utility that you will be prompted to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you to locate the file. The use of this utility requires that allows you or click Auto Select. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 107
.... 2. If you will need to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Start ASUS Update. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you are properly connected to select an Internet site. Select an update... 3. Choose the site that is a utility that you will be prompted to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you to locate the file. The use of this utility requires that allows you or click Auto Select. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 107