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® CUV266 JumperFree™ DDR SDRAM 133MHz FSB AGP Pro/4X Socket 370 Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
® CUV266 JumperFree™ DDR SDRAM 133MHz FSB AGP Pro/4X Socket 370 Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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... BIOS 47 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 47 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 49 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 ASUS CUV266 Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14...
... BIOS 47 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 47 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 49 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 ASUS CUV266 Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14...
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... in Windows 98 96 7.3 Glossary 97 INDEX 101 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 87 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 87 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe 87 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe 88 6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 92 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 83 5.1 Operating Systems 83 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 83 5.2 CUV266 Motherboard Support CD 83 5.2.1 Installation Menus 83 5.2.2 Applications 84...
... in Windows 98 96 7.3 Glossary 97 INDEX 101 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 87 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 87 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe 87 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe 88 6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 92 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 83 5.1 Operating Systems 83 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 83 5.2 CUV266 Motherboard Support CD 83 5.2.1 Installation Menus 83 5.2.2 Applications 84...
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... is complete. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Instructions on setting up the motherboard. INTRODUCTION 2. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. ... ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) User's Manual ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 7 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard ...
... is complete. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Instructions on setting up the motherboard. INTRODUCTION 2. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. ... ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) User's Manual ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 7 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard ...
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...Pentium III 100MHz FSB Coppermine core FC-PGA • North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8633 North Bridge that supports a WOR connector. 8 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices,... adjustment of frequency and Vcore voltage through BIOS setup when the JumperFree™ mode is enabled. FEATURES 2.1 ASUS CUV266 Motherboard The ASUS CUV266 motherboard is backward compatible with three root hubs for home PCs, workstations and servers. FEATURES Specifications 2. 2.
...Pentium III 100MHz FSB Coppermine core FC-PGA • North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8633 North Bridge that supports a WOR connector. 8 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices,... adjustment of frequency and Vcore voltage through BIOS setup when the JumperFree™ mode is enabled. FEATURES 2.1 ASUS CUV266 Motherboard The ASUS CUV266 motherboard is backward compatible with three root hubs for home PCs, workstations and servers. FEATURES Specifications 2. 2.
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...Smartcard Reader interface. • Advanced Communication Riser (ACR): Features an ACR slot for wireless connections. The AFPANEL connector on the motherboard. The Super I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with a power LED that offers... DMI-enabled components.) • Onboard LED: Comes with EPP and ECP capabilities. The ACR specification supports modem, audio, and LAN technologies. ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 9 This LED acts as SCSI or LAN cards, with 133MB/s maximum throughput. • Super Multi-I /O controller also supports...
...Smartcard Reader interface. • Advanced Communication Riser (ACR): Features an ACR slot for wireless connections. The AFPANEL connector on the motherboard. The Super I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with a power LED that offers... DMI-enabled components.) • Onboard LED: Comes with EPP and ECP capabilities. The ACR specification supports modem, audio, and LAN technologies. ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 9 This LED acts as SCSI or LAN cards, with 133MB/s maximum throughput. • Super Multi-I /O controller also supports...
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... PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98. • PC'99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn...
... PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98. • PC'99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn...
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...resources more critical for RPM and failure. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 11 2. The system resource monitor warns the user before the system resources are more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring...Today's operating systems such as Windows 98/ME and Windows NT/2000, require much more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. FEATURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off mode regardless of two states:...
...resources more critical for RPM and failure. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 11 2. The system resource monitor warns the user before the system resources are more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring...Today's operating systems such as Windows 98/ME and Windows NT/2000, require much more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. FEATURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off mode regardless of two states:...
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Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III Coppermine Processors 2 Feature...(AGP) Pro/4X Slot 23 1 Advanced Communication Riser 18 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 4 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 6 1 ASUS iPanel Connector 12 1 Parallel Port Top) 25 2 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2 Bottom) 25 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1 Bottom) 26 USB...24 Internal Audio Connectors 20 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 5 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 2. FEATURES M/B Components 2.
Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III Coppermine Processors 2 Feature...(AGP) Pro/4X Slot 23 1 Advanced Communication Riser 18 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 4 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 6 1 ASUS iPanel Connector 12 1 Parallel Port Top) 25 2 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2 Bottom) 25 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1 Bottom) 26 USB...24 Internal Audio Connectors 20 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 5 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 2. FEATURES M/B Components 2.
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2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 27 26 3 45 6 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 1615 14 13 12 1110 9 8 7 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 13 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 27 26 3 45 6 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 1615 14 13 12 1110 9 8 7 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 13 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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...72 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT PWR_FAN GAME_AUDIO COM2 Line Out Line In Mic In CPU_FAN Socket 370 VIA VT8633 Chipset 01 01 01 CUV266 JTPWR VIO3 VIO2 CHA_FAN Primary IDE ATX Power Connector Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) CLR_RTC Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) C-Media CMI-8738 PCI... audio connectors, 3Com Fast Ethernet chipset, RJ-45 connector, related audio and LAN jumpers, and AAPANEL connector are grayed in the above motherboard layout. 14 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual These components are optional components. CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 01 3456 3.
...72 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT PWR_FAN GAME_AUDIO COM2 Line Out Line In Mic In CPU_FAN Socket 370 VIA VT8633 Chipset 01 01 01 CUV266 JTPWR VIO3 VIO2 CHA_FAN Primary IDE ATX Power Connector Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) CLR_RTC Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) C-Media CMI-8738 PCI... audio connectors, 3Com Fast Ethernet chipset, RJ-45 connector, related audio and LAN jumpers, and AAPANEL connector are grayed in the above motherboard layout. 14 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual These components are optional components. CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 01 3456 3.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) DIP_SW 1-5 p. 19 CPU External Frequency Selection 3) ACRUSB1/ACRUSB2 p. 20 ACR/USB Selection 4) LAN_EN p. 20 LAN Setting (Disable/... Headers (10-1 pin) 8) IR_CON p. 38 Standard Infrared Module Connector (5-pin) 9) CHASSIS p. 38 Chassis Intrusion Lead (2-pin) 10) ATXPWR p. 39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin) ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) DIP_SW 1-5 p. 19 CPU External Frequency Selection 3) ACRUSB1/ACRUSB2 p. 20 ACR/USB Selection 4) LAN_EN p. 20 LAN Setting (Disable/... Headers (10-1 pin) 8) IR_CON p. 38 Standard Infrared Module Connector (5-pin) 9) CHASSIS p. 38 Chassis Intrusion Lead (2-pin) 10) ATXPWR p. 39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin) ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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...: When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is detached from the power supply. See illustration below.) CUV266 CUV266 Onboard LED LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 17 Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
...: When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is detached from the power supply. See illustration below.) CUV266 CUV266 Onboard LED LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 17 Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
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3. The illustration below shows all DIP switches (DIP_SW) to OFF. 18 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual The white block represents the switch's position. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Multiple 5. Frequency Multiple OFF 4. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] 01 01 01 CUV266 CUV266 Jumper Mode Setting FREQ_SEL ON 1 2 3 45 OFF Jumper Mode Jumper Free...
3. The illustration below shows all DIP switches (DIP_SW) to OFF. 18 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual The white block represents the switch's position. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Multiple 5. Frequency Multiple OFF 4. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] 01 01 01 CUV266 CUV266 Jumper Mode Setting FREQ_SEL ON 1 2 3 45 OFF Jumper Mode Jumper Free...
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...FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N] [O N] [O N ] [O N ] [O N] [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 19 3. External Frequency Table The following table is not recommended. Overclocking can result in a slower speed. CUV266 FREQ_SEL ON ON ON ON CPU AGP PCI 12345 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 12345 100MHz 67MHz 33MHz...BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by experienced motherboard installers only. Set the CPU frequency only to ...
...FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N] [O N] [O N ] [O N ] [O N] [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 19 3. External Frequency Table The following table is not recommended. Overclocking can result in a slower speed. CUV266 FREQ_SEL ON ON ON ON CPU AGP PCI 12345 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 12345 100MHz 67MHz 33MHz...BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by experienced motherboard installers only. Set the CPU frequency only to ...
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...) This jumper allows you to activate USB port 3. Always set to pins 1-2, these jumpers.) IMPORTANT! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. CUV266 01 01 01 CUV266 ACR/USB Selection ACRUSB2 ACRUSB1 12 23 Use External USB 2&3 (Default) Use ACR USB 4) LAN Setting (3-pin LAN_EN)... (on the motherboard. 3. The default setting is always active regardless of the setting of these jumpers allow you to pins 2-3 activates the Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) slot. CUV266 01 01 01 CUV266 LAN Setting LAN_EN 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 20 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual HARDWARE...
...) This jumper allows you to activate USB port 3. Always set to pins 1-2, these jumpers.) IMPORTANT! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. CUV266 01 01 01 CUV266 ACR/USB Selection ACRUSB2 ACRUSB1 12 23 Use External USB 2&3 (Default) Use ACR USB 4) LAN Setting (3-pin LAN_EN)... (on the motherboard. 3. The default setting is always active regardless of the setting of these jumpers allow you to pins 2-3 activates the Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) slot. CUV266 01 01 01 CUV266 LAN Setting LAN_EN 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 20 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual HARDWARE...
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... these jumpers to +5V to allow wake up (3-pin USB01_PWR/USB23_PWR/USB45_PWR) Set these jumpers are set to CPU; NOTES: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUV266 Audio Codec Setting 6) USB Device Wake-up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; Set to +5VSB to select +5V (because not all... CODEC if you install a PCI audio card, disable the parameter Onboard AC97 Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration in sleep mode. 01 01 01 CUV266 USB01_PWR USB23_PWR USB45_PWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CUV266 USB Device Wake Up ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 21 RAM in slow refresh;
... these jumpers to +5V to allow wake up (3-pin USB01_PWR/USB23_PWR/USB45_PWR) Set these jumpers are set to CPU; NOTES: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUV266 Audio Codec Setting 6) USB Device Wake-up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; Set to +5VSB to select +5V (because not all... CODEC if you install a PCI audio card, disable the parameter Onboard AC97 Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration in sleep mode. 01 01 01 CUV266 USB01_PWR USB23_PWR USB45_PWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CUV266 USB Device Wake Up ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 21 RAM in slow refresh;
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... Setting 2.65V (Default) 2.75V 2.9V 8) Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLR_RTC) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to clear CMOS 22 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual Re-install the battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time... CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 3. Short the jumper. 4. CUV266 01 01 01 CUV266 Clear RTC RAM CLR_RTC Short jumper to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... Setting 2.65V (Default) 2.75V 2.9V 8) Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLR_RTC) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to clear CMOS 22 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual Re-install the battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time... CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 3. Short the jumper. 4. CUV266 01 01 01 CUV266 Clear RTC RAM CLR_RTC Short jumper to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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...x1 Total System Memory (Max. 3GB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • DIMMs that the DIMM you use only PC1600-/ PC2100-compliant DDR DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support Serial Presence Detect (SPD) DIMMs. This is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on this... SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard uses only Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). DDR DIMMs support both ECC (Error Correction Code, typically used in servers) and non-ECC (used in 64MB,128MB, 256MB; double-sided DDR DIMMs come in desktops/laptops). ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP...
...x1 Total System Memory (Max. 3GB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • DIMMs that the DIMM you use only PC1600-/ PC2100-compliant DDR DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support Serial Presence Detect (SPD) DIMMs. This is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on this... SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard uses only Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). DDR DIMMs support both ECC (Error Correction Code, typically used in servers) and non-ECC (used in 64MB,128MB, 256MB; double-sided DDR DIMMs come in desktops/laptops). ASUS CUV266 User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). Insert the module(s) into the DIMM sockets as shown. CUV266 CUV266 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 01 01 01 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! A 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM has a single notch... in one direction. Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). Insert the module(s) into the DIMM sockets as shown. CUV266 CUV266 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 01 01 01 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! A 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM has a single notch... in one direction. Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS CUV266 User's Manual