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...altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. 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 backup purposes, without intent... are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS CUV4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E537 Release Date: June 2000 2 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; Manual updates are released for each product design represented by...
...altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. 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 backup purposes, without intent... are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS CUV4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E537 Release Date: June 2000 2 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; Manual updates are released for each product design represented by...
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... Up the First Time 41 4. 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 3. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 43 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...
... Up the First Time 41 4. 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 3. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 43 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...
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... 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 Package Contents (1) ASUS...the motherboard. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete.
... 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 Package Contents (1) ASUS...the motherboard. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete.
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...ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnection targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz 4X ... Channel (VC) SDRAM, or Enhanced Memory System's High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs) up to 66.6MB/sec; Appendix). 8 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of frequency and Vcore voltage all through an optional...
...ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnection targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz 4X ... Channel (VC) SDRAM, or Enhanced Memory System's High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs) up to 66.6MB/sec; Appendix). 8 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of frequency and Vcore voltage all through an optional...
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...8226; 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 2. UART2 can be used to physically...gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-...
...8226; 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 2. UART2 can be used to physically...gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-...
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...pin 80-conductor cable to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of about 30%. The new PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on the ...and descriptive icons make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • PC'99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to the industry standard SDRAM. FEATURES Performance 2. FEATURES ...
...pin 80-conductor cable to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of about 30%. The new PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on the ...and descriptive icons make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • PC'99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to the industry standard SDRAM. FEATURES Performance 2. FEATURES ...
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... damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more memory and hard drive space to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are...FEATURES Intelligence 2. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on remotely through the CPU's internal thermal diode (on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in implementing silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button ...
... damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more memory and hard drive space to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are...FEATURES Intelligence 2. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on remotely through the CPU's internal thermal diode (on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in implementing silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button ...
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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 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard...
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... 5. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in or remove the ATX power connector on the inside. 2. Hold components by the edges and try not to your motherboard's function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. PLED CUV4X CUV4X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV4X User's Manual...
... 5. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in or remove the ATX power connector on the inside. 2. Hold components by the edges and try not to your motherboard's function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. PLED CUV4X CUV4X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV4X User's Manual...
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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. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable ... mode, all the switches in the OFF position. < Frequency Multiple < 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 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. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable ... mode, all the switches in the OFF position. < Frequency Multiple < 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 3.
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... 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) 3 2 Disable SPK ADN# AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 SPK ADN# AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 3. NOTE: This setting is available only on the AMR slot. H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings ASUS CUV4X...
... 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) 3 2 Disable SPK ADN# AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 SPK ADN# AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 3. NOTE: This setting is available only on the AMR slot. H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings ASUS CUV4X...
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... 3. stability. • SDRAM chips are not supported on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual double-sided come in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) 168-pin DIMM...8226; DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to mix registered SDRAMs with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM specification....
... 3. stability. • SDRAM chips are not supported on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual double-sided come in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) 168-pin DIMM...8226; DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to mix registered SDRAMs with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM specification....
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... cause severe damage to use . 3. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the...
... cause severe damage to use . 3. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the...
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...LED IDELED TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. Refer to be connected to light up. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 33 It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66 devices be both Masters with pin 20 plugged). You may configure two hard disks... Advanced CMOS Setup. IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must configure the second drive to purchase another on an IDE drive and another UltraDMA/66 cable. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is intentional. If you install two hard disks, you will cause the...
...LED IDELED TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. Refer to be connected to light up. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 33 It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66 devices be both Masters with pin 20 plugged). You may configure two hard disks... Advanced CMOS Setup. IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must configure the second drive to purchase another on an IDE drive and another UltraDMA/66 cable. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is intentional. If you install two hard disks, you will cause the...
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... no signal and blink when there is a preferred method of rebooting to this lead. H/W SETUP Connectors 40 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 3. This 2-pin connector (see the preceding figure) connects to turn the system off your BIOS or OS setting. Pushing the button once will turn off . This function requires an ACPI OS and...
... no signal and blink when there is a preferred method of rebooting to this lead. H/W SETUP Connectors 40 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 3. This 2-pin connector (see the preceding figure) connects to turn the system off your BIOS or OS setting. Pushing the button once will turn off . This function requires an ACPI OS and...
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...of your system case according to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on your system user's manual. 4. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with a surge protector. 5. H/W SETUP Powering Up 3. ... card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will then run power-on the screen. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 41 External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if ...
...of your system case according to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on your system user's manual. 4. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with a surge protector. 5. H/W SETUP Powering Up 3. ... card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will then run power-on the screen. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 41 External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if ...
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.... 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your computer" will not appear when shutting down your operating system. If you can now safely turn off the power switch. H/W SETUP Powering Up 42 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual For ATX power... supplies, you use Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down to enter BIOS setup. 3. Follow the instructions in 4.
.... 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your computer" will not appear when shutting down your operating system. If you can now safely turn off the power switch. H/W SETUP Powering Up 42 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual For ATX power... supplies, you use Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down to enter BIOS setup. 3. Follow the instructions in 4.
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... NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system floppy disk. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 43 This file works only in case you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you boot from your computer from the...
... NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system floppy disk. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 43 This file works only in case you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you boot from your computer from the...
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... path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to File from the disk you know that the new... more problems! 1. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Boot ...
... path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to File from the disk you know that the new... more problems! 1. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual Boot ...
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... Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to disk above. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be updated... continue. 4. If this might prevent your system may not be displayed. 8. The utility starts to start the update. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up . ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 45 BIOS SETUP 6.
... Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to disk above. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be updated... continue. 4. If this might prevent your system may not be displayed. 8. The utility starts to start the update. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up . ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 45 BIOS SETUP 6.