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... 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 48 4.2.2 Legend Bar 48 4.3 Main Menu 50 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 22 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 22 3.5.2 Memory Installation 23 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 25 3.7 Expansion...
... 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 48 4.2.2 Legend Bar 48 4.3 Main Menu 50 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 22 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 22 3.5.2 Memory Installation 23 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 25 3.7 Expansion...
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...Motherboard Support CD 80 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 81 5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 82 5.5 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx 83 5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver 84 5.7 AUDIO Driver 85 5.8 YAMAHA XGStudio 86 5.9 Uninstalling Programs 86 6. APPENDIX 97 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 97 7.2 Modem Riser 99 7.3 Glossary 101 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual... 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 89 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 89 6.2 YAMAHA XGStudio 94 7. CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 56 4.4.1 Chip...
...Motherboard Support CD 80 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 81 5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 82 5.5 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx 83 5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver 84 5.7 AUDIO Driver 85 5.8 YAMAHA XGStudio 86 5.9 Uninstalling Programs 86 6. APPENDIX 97 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 97 7.2 Modem Riser 99 7.3 Glossary 101 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual... 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 89 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 89 6.2 YAMAHA XGStudio 94 7. CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 56 4.4.1 Chip...
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... two 3.5" floppy disk drives Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) 9-pin COM2 cable (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 7 FEATURES 3. If you discover damaged...
... two 3.5" floppy disk drives Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) 9-pin COM2 cable (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 7 FEATURES 3. If you discover damaged...
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...FC-PGA FC-PGA PPGA PPGA • North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT82C694Z system controller or VIA Apollo Pro133Z PCI-to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • Multi-Cache: Supports processors with 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2...onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for AGP 4x mode; 133/ 100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is enabled. VC SDRAM and HSDRAM are included to -ISA bridge with two connectors that dramatically improves the memory system's ability to...
...FC-PGA FC-PGA PPGA PPGA • North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT82C694Z system controller or VIA Apollo Pro133Z PCI-to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • Multi-Cache: Supports processors with 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2...onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for AGP 4x mode; 133/ 100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is enabled. VC SDRAM and HSDRAM are included to -ISA bridge with two connectors that dramatically improves the memory system's ability to...
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... FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for UltraDMA Mode 4.) • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate (1.064GB/s max using...NT. 2. The VCM's core design provides up to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual
... FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for UltraDMA Mode 4.) • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate (1.064GB/s max using...NT. 2. The VCM's core design provides up to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual
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...on remotely through an internal or external modem. Voltage specifications are more critical for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can access vital information from anywhere in memory on managing their ...before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable voltage to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in conjunction with the...
...on remotely through an internal or external modem. Voltage specifications are more critical for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can access vital information from anywhere in memory on managing their ...before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable voltage to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in conjunction with the...
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FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III/Celeron/Joshua Processors 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches 6 Chipsets VIA VT82C694Z (VIA Apollo Pro133Z) system controller ..... 3 VIA...-On-LAN Connector 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 11 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Special Feature Onboard LED 16 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 2.
FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium III/Celeron/Joshua Processors 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches 6 Chipsets VIA VT82C694Z (VIA Apollo Pro133Z) system controller ..... 3 VIA...-On-LAN Connector 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 11 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Special Feature Onboard LED 16 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 2.
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout 20.9cm (8.22in) PS/2 VIO T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 COM1 cyrix 133 CPU_FAN Socket 370 ® DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) ... Modem Riser (AMR) WOR CUV4X ISA Slot VIA VT82C686A Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC JEN ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor JTPWR USBPORT SMB IDELED CHASSIS PANEL IR COM2 Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase 30.5cm (12.0in) 14 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout 20.9cm (8.22in) PS/2 VIO T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 COM1 cyrix 133 CPU_FAN Socket 370 ® DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) ... Modem Riser (AMR) WOR CUV4X ISA Slot VIA VT82C686A Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC JEN ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor JTPWR USBPORT SMB IDELED CHASSIS PANEL IR COM2 Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase 30.5cm (12.0in) 14 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) AUDIOCODEC p. 19 Onboard Audio Setting 3) DIP_SW 5-8 p. 20 CPU External Frequency Selection 4) DIP_SW 1-4 p. 21 CPU Core:BUS Frequency ... 18) ATXPWR p. 38 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 19) JTPWR p. 38 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) 20) SMB p. 39 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) continued... ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP LayoutContents 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) AUDIOCODEC p. 19 Onboard Audio Setting 3) DIP_SW 5-8 p. 20 CPU External Frequency Selection 4) DIP_SW 1-4 p. 21 CPU Core:BUS Frequency ... 18) ATXPWR p. 38 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 19) JTPWR p. 38 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) 20) SMB p. 39 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) continued... ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP LayoutContents 3.
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... and not powered OFF. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. PLED CUV4X CUV4X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 17 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Hold components by the edges and try not to change your computer...
... and not powered OFF. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. PLED CUV4X CUV4X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 17 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Hold components by the edges and try not to change your computer...
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... position. The example below shows all dip switches (DIP_SW) must be made through the DIP switches. DIP_SW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings ... < Frequency Multiple < Frequency Multiple < Frequency Multiple < Frequency Selection < Frequency Selection < Frequency Selection < Frequency Selection CUV4X CUV4X DIP Switches ON 12345678 ON OFF 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. 18 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings 3.
... position. The example below shows all dip switches (DIP_SW) must be made through the DIP switches. DIP_SW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings ... < Frequency Multiple < Frequency Multiple < Frequency Multiple < Frequency Selection < Frequency Selection < Frequency Selection < Frequency Selection CUV4X CUV4X DIP Switches ON 12345678 ON OFF 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. 18 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings 3.
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If using an ISA or PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 19 NOTE: This setting is available only on the AMR slot. 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using an ISA or...Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration of the BIOS must also be enabled or disabled using all of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on motherboards with the onboard audio option. HARDWARE SETUP 2) Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. Setting Enable Disable AUDIOCODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2]...
If using an ISA or PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 19 NOTE: This setting is available only on the AMR slot. 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using an ISA or...Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration of the BIOS must also be enabled or disabled using all of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on motherboards with the onboard audio option. HARDWARE SETUP 2) Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. Setting Enable Disable AUDIOCODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2]...
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H/W SETUP SystemMemory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup"....SDRAM specification. • DO NOT attempt to 1.5GB. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory System's High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs). IMPORTANT (see General DIMM ...
H/W SETUP SystemMemory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup"....SDRAM specification. • DO NOT attempt to 1.5GB. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory System's High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs). IMPORTANT (see General DIMM ...
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...motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. H/W SETUP SystemMemory DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). ASUS CUV4X User's Manual... 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 88 Pins 60 Pins CUV4X 20 Pins CUV4X 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your...
...motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. H/W SETUP SystemMemory DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). ASUS CUV4X User's Manual... 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 88 Pins 60 Pins CUV4X 20 Pins CUV4X 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your...
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... angle. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. The picture is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by first pulling the lever sideways away...motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. You may occur to prevent overheating. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to the motherboard. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUV4X CUV4X Socket 370 Pentium III Gold Arrow ASUS CUV4X User's Manual...
... angle. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. The picture is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by first pulling the lever sideways away...motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. You may occur to prevent overheating. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to the motherboard. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron Notch CUV4X CUV4X Socket 370 Pentium III Gold Arrow ASUS CUV4X User's Manual...
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... system's cover. 6. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Install the...
... system's cover. 6. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Install the...
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... standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available for expansion cards. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard USB ...motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. If your system and for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need IRQ assignments. INT-B - shared - - - - - shared - - ASUS CUV4X User's Manual...
... standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available for expansion cards. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard USB ...motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. If your system and for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need IRQ assignments. INT-B - shared - - - - - shared - - ASUS CUV4X User's Manual...
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... an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot to your card, slot, and motherboard. AGP Card without a retention notch. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 28 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual DO NOT remove this tab if you will be unplugged before inserting your computer's power supply should be using an AGP Pro card. Removing ... the bay. To avoid damaging your AGP/AGP Pro graphics card, your graphics card into the slot. CAUTION! Use a rigid tip, such as an ASUS AGP-V6800DDR/64M. The AGP Pro slot is shipped with a safety tab on the 20-pin bay for use with AGP cards without Retention Notch...
... an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot to your card, slot, and motherboard. AGP Card without a retention notch. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 28 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual DO NOT remove this tab if you will be unplugged before inserting your computer's power supply should be using an AGP Pro card. Removing ... the bay. To avoid damaging your AGP/AGP Pro graphics card, your graphics card into the slot. CAUTION! Use a rigid tip, such as an ASUS AGP-V6800DDR/64M. The AGP Pro slot is shipped with a safety tab on the 20-pin bay for use with AGP cards without Retention Notch...
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...one defined as primary and another defined as secondary. This motherboard uses the primary channel so that a secondary AMR can coexist without the need to disable the onboard CODEC. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 29 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot... This connector supports a specially designed audio and/or modem card called an AMR. Main processing is not included with this motherboard. 3. The motherboard's onboard CODEC (optional) must ...
...one defined as primary and another defined as secondary. This motherboard uses the primary channel so that a secondary AMR can coexist without the need to disable the onboard CODEC. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 29 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot... This connector supports a specially designed audio and/or modem card called an AMR. Main processing is not included with this motherboard. 3. The motherboard's onboard CODEC (optional) must ...