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...revision number. Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS CUV4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E537 Release Date: June 2000 2 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 third digit in the manual revision ...
...revision number. Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS CUV4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E537 Release Date: June 2000 2 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 third digit in the manual revision ...
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... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 43 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 47 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13...
... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 43 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 47 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13...
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...up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for one 5.25" and 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...
...up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for one 5.25" and 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...
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... Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT82C694Z system controller or VIA Apollo Pro133Z PCI-to 1.5GB. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is enabled. FEATURES Specifications 2. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE ...DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS...
... Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT82C694Z system controller or VIA Apollo Pro133Z PCI-to 1.5GB. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is enabled. FEATURES Specifications 2. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE ...DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS...
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... systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS, which allows hardware to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 9
... systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS, which allows hardware to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 9
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...BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS CUV4X... User's Manual With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'99 compliancy...
...BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS CUV4X... User's Manual With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'99 compliancy...
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Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine if there are messages waiting in sleep mode. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 11 This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC systems. •... soft-off mode regardless of two states: sleep mode or soft-off automatically even in the mailbox. Suggestions will give the user information on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). 2. FEATURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans ...
Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine if there are messages waiting in sleep mode. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 11 This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC systems. •... soft-off mode regardless of two states: sleep mode or soft-off automatically even in the mailbox. Suggestions will give the user information on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). 2. FEATURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans ...
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... 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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard...
... 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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard...
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...to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in or remove the ATX power connector on the inside. 2. Unplug your hands to a safely ...object, such as a reminder that the ATX power supply is in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. PLED CUV4X CUV4X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 17 The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. ...
...to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in or remove the ATX power connector on the inside. 2. Unplug your hands to a safely ...object, such as a reminder that the ATX power supply is in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. PLED CUV4X CUV4X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 17 The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. ...
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DIP_SW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The white block represents the switch's position. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] DIP_SW ON 12345678 OFF JEN 12 Jumper CUV4X Mode CUV4X JumperFree™ Mode Setting JEN 2 3 JumperFree Mode (Default) NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all... be made through the DIP switches. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. 18 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 3.
DIP_SW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The white block represents the switch's position. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] DIP_SW ON 12345678 OFF JEN 12 Jumper CUV4X Mode CUV4X JumperFree™ Mode Setting JEN 2 3 JumperFree Mode (Default) NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all... be made through the DIP switches. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. 18 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 3.
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...ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 19 Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using all of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on motherboards with the onboard audio option. If using an ISA or PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration of the BIOS... must also be enabled or disabled using an ISA or PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. Setting Enable Disable AUDIOCODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] CUV4X CUV4X Audio Codec Setting 2 1 Enable (Default) ...
...ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 19 Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using all of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on motherboards with the onboard audio option. If using an ISA or PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration of the BIOS... must also be enabled or disabled using an ISA or PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. Setting Enable Disable AUDIOCODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] CUV4X CUV4X Audio Codec Setting 2 1 Enable (Default) ...
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... x1 Total System Memory (Max 1536MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • DIMMs that have more than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1.5GB. Memory speed setup is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (... a memory size between 8MB to operate 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133- 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). stability. • SDRAM...
... x1 Total System Memory (Max 1536MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • DIMMs that have more than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1.5GB. Memory speed setup is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (... a memory size between 8MB to operate 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133- 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). stability. • SDRAM...
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.... 4. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Install the...
.... 4. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Install the...
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... and write activity by setting its jumper accordingly. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is intentional. CUV4X PIN 1 CUV4X IDE Connectors 9) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to PIN 1. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 33 NOTE: The hole near the... NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/66 cable is removed to the secondary IDE connector. H/W SETUP Connectors CUV4X CUV4X IDE Activity LED IDELED TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. 3. Refer to be ...
... and write activity by setting its jumper accordingly. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is intentional. CUV4X PIN 1 CUV4X IDE Connectors 9) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to PIN 1. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 33 NOTE: The hole near the... NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/66 cable is removed to the secondary IDE connector. H/W SETUP Connectors CUV4X CUV4X IDE Activity LED IDELED TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. 3. Refer to be ...
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H/W SETUP Connectors 40 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual This is a preferred method of rebooting to this lead. 3. Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for rebooting your computer without having ... Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green" mode where system activity will turn off your BIOS or OS setting. The LED will switch the system between ON and SLEEP or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on and blinks when it is...
H/W SETUP Connectors 40 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual This is a preferred method of rebooting to this lead. 3. Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for rebooting your computer without having ... Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green" mode where system activity will turn off your BIOS or OS setting. The LED will switch the system between ON and SLEEP or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on and blinks when it is...
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...power switch on your retailer for assistance. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 41 The LED on the screen. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your devices in an endless loop One long ...on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system's if it has a power standby feature. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in the following order: a. 3. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will ...
...power switch on your retailer for assistance. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 41 The LED on the screen. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your devices in an endless loop One long ...on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system's if it has a power standby feature. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in the following order: a. 3. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will ...
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...Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down with ATX power supplies. 3. The power supply should turn ... message "You can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down to enter BIOS setup. If you can now safely turn off your computer" will not appear when shutting down your operating system. HARDWARE SETUP 7. Follow the instructions in 4. 3. H/W SETUP Powering Up 42 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual
...Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down with ATX power supplies. 3. The power supply should turn ... message "You can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down to enter BIOS setup. If you can now safely turn off your computer" will not appear when shutting down your operating system. HARDWARE SETUP 7. Follow the instructions in 4. 3. H/W SETUP Powering Up 42 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual
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... your hard drive. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4. It will not work with DOS prompt in DOS mode. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 43 It is... recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Reboot your computer from your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed...
... your hard drive. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4. It will not work with DOS prompt in DOS mode. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 43 It is... recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Reboot your computer from your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed...
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...your motherboard having more problems! 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Boot from the Main menu and press . Type the filename of your motherboard and you created... earlier. 3. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 2. At the Main Menu, type 2 and ...
...your motherboard having more problems! 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Boot from the Main menu and press . Type the filename of your motherboard and you created... earlier. 3. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 2. At the Main Menu, type 2 and ...
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... will be updated automatically only when necessary. If this might prevent your system will prevent your system may not be able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 45 The utility starts to disk above. If you saved to program the new...
... will be updated automatically only when necessary. If this might prevent your system will prevent your system may not be able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 45 The utility starts to disk above. If you saved to program the new...