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... 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 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...Slot 29 3.8 External Connectors 30 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
... 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 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...Slot 29 3.8 External Connectors 30 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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... 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 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. 1. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. FEATURES 3. If you discover damaged or...
... 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 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. 1. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. FEATURES 3. If you discover damaged or...
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... BIOS Wake-Up. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of the processor's external frequency. 8 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 The ASUS CUSL2 motherboard is enabled. able in 64, 128, 256, 512MB densities) up to 512MB of PC100/PC133 SDRAM, and AGP Pro/ ... Support: Equipped with a bandwidth of 4 USB ports; Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of fre- quency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC...
... BIOS Wake-Up. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of the processor's external frequency. 8 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2 The ASUS CUSL2 motherboard is enabled. able in 64, 128, 256, 512MB densities) up to 512MB of PC100/PC133 SDRAM, and AGP Pro/ ... Support: Equipped with a bandwidth of 4 USB ports; Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of fre- quency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC...
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...the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. • One Touch Management: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to the motherboard. With an ASUS iPanel, you can monitor your computer system's vital components. •... LCD/TV Output: The LCD/TV interface 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 ...
...the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. • One Touch Management: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy to the motherboard. With an ASUS iPanel, you can monitor your computer system's vital components. •... LCD/TV Output: The LCD/TV interface 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 ...
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...33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual With these features implemented in two channels. UltraDMA/100 is also implemented on the following onboard components are based on all system components,... Power Management (OSPM) functionality. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are optional at the time of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for UltraDMA/100 increases the data transfer rate to 66.6MB/s. FEATURES 2.1.2 Specifications-Optional Components The ...
...33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual With these features implemented in two channels. UltraDMA/100 is also implemented on the following onboard components are based on all system components,... Power Management (OSPM) functionality. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are optional at the time of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for UltraDMA/100 increases the data transfer rate to 66.6MB/s. FEATURES 2.1.2 Specifications-Optional Components The ...
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.../2, require much more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 11 Suggestions will enter the Soft-Off mode. •...applications. A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for RPM and failure. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage...
.../2, require much more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 11 Suggestions will enter the Soft-Off mode. •...applications. A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for RPM and failure. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage...
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Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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... only) Network Features 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 2.
Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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... only) Network Features 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 2.
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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) ... 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 purchase. 14 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout FLOPPY 3. 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) ... 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 purchase. 14 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout FLOPPY 3. 3.
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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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...supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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. 5. Hold ...Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, ...
...supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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. 5. Hold ...Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, ...
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... you to be set to OFF. Setting JEN 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 5. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard's onboard functions are either adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP...
... you to be set to OFF. Setting JEN 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 5. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard's onboard functions are either adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP...
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... power ON if you set to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. NOTES 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. The default...USBPWR47, USBPWR56) These allow you wish to use your computer. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR01, USBPWR2, USBPWR47, USBPWR56 [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® CUSL2 CUSL2 USB Device Wake Up USBPWR01 USBPWR2 USBPWR47 USBPWR56 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable 3. 3. Set these jumpers must NOT exceed the power supply capability...
... power ON if you set to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. NOTES 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. The default...USBPWR47, USBPWR56) These allow you wish to use your computer. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR01, USBPWR2, USBPWR47, USBPWR56 [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® CUSL2 CUSL2 USB Device Wake Up USBPWR01 USBPWR2 USBPWR47 USBPWR56 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable 3. 3. Set these jumpers must NOT exceed the power supply capability...
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... AC97 Audio Controller in 4.5.1 Power Up Control. NOTE: This jumper must also be disabled. 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 set this to power up function. ... appropriate ATX power supply. 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. Set this section). 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (ADN#) (available on any of these...
... AC97 Audio Controller in 4.5.1 Power Up Control. NOTE: This jumper must also be disabled. 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 set this to power up function. ... appropriate ATX power supply. 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. Set this section). 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (ADN#) (available on any of these...
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... 5) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this setting on its default. 3. 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! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of 3.40V ... requires a higher voltage. 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 The default setting of your computer component's life.
... 5) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this setting on its default. 3. 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! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of 3.40V ... requires a higher voltage. 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 The default setting of your computer component's life.
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... NOTE: If your processor does not have no effect. 3. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must use BIOS setup in BIOS Setup). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 6) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to OFF. 2. This allows the selection of...
... NOTE: If your processor does not have no effect. 3. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must use BIOS setup in BIOS Setup). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 6) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to OFF. 2. This allows the selection of...
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... 3. 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 3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor.
... 3. 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 3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor.
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Sockets are available for best performance vs. Otherwise, the system may hang during startup. 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. • ...stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. NOTE: For PC133 SDRAM to run at 133MHz, the system CPU bus must also operate at that speed. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No...
Sockets are available for best performance vs. Otherwise, the system may hang during startup. 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. • ...stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. NOTE: For PC133 SDRAM to run at 133MHz, the system CPU bus must also operate at that speed. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No...
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...on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 25 You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMM will only fit in the ...number of pins are different on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. DRAM SIMM modules 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 ...
...on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual 25 You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMM will only fit in the ...number of pins are different on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. DRAM SIMM modules 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 ...
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... four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. CAUTION! H/W SETUP CPU Pentium III ® Gold Arrow CUSL2 CUSL2 Socket 370 26 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit...
... four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. CAUTION! H/W SETUP CPU Pentium III ® Gold Arrow CUSL2 CUSL2 Socket 370 26 ASUS CUSL2 User's Manual Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit...