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... or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS CUV4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E537 Release Date: June 2000 2 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual The ...product name and revision number are released for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK...
... or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS CUV4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E537 Release Date: June 2000 2 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual The ...product name and revision number are released for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK...
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...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 HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout... 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1. 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.
...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 HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout... 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1. 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.
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... 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 1.INTRODUCTION Manual/Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on...
... 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 1.INTRODUCTION Manual/Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on...
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.... • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for AGP 4x mode; 133/ 100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); Appendix). 8 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. and 133MHz memory bus. • ...multimedia requirements. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of up to 66.6MB/sec; FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is enabled. and four USB ports. • PC133 SDRAM / VC133 VCM / HSDRAM Support: Equipped with support for the ...
.... • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for AGP 4x mode; 133/ 100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); Appendix). 8 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. and 133MHz memory bus. • ...multimedia requirements. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of up to 66.6MB/sec; FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUV4X The ASUS CUV4X motherboard is enabled. and four USB ports. • PC133 SDRAM / VC133 VCM / HSDRAM Support: Equipped with support for the ...
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...optional remote control package for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 9 UART2 can be used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI/ISA/AMR Expansion Slots.... 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS, which supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. (Only an ISA-side AMR card can also be directed from COM2...
...optional remote control package for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 9 UART2 can be used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI/ISA/AMR Expansion Slots.... 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS, which supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. (Only an ISA-side AMR card can also be directed from COM2...
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.... • Symbios SCSI 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 This motherboard...
.... • Symbios SCSI 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 This motherboard...
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...computer to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through an internal or external modem. 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 ...Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in memory on managing their computers from their limited resources more memory and hard...
...computer to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through an internal or external modem. 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 ...Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in memory on managing their computers from their limited resources more memory and hard...
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... SPDIFOUT Audio 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.
... SPDIFOUT Audio 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.
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... safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. Use a grounded wrist strap before you... Failure to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Unplug your computer. 1. PLED CUV4X CUV4X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you plug in or remove the ...
... safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. Use a grounded wrist strap before you... Failure to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Unplug your computer. 1. PLED CUV4X CUV4X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you plug in or remove the ...
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... through the DIP switches. 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 the switches in the OFF...8482; Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. 18 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - 3. DIP_SW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings 3. The JumperFree...
... through the DIP switches. 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 the switches in the OFF...8482; Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. 18 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - 3. DIP_SW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings 3. The JumperFree...
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...Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. 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. Disable the onboard audio CODEC...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. H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 19 3.
...Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. 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. Disable the onboard audio CODEC...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. H/W SETUP MotherboardSetings ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 19 3.
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... have more than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is...
... have more than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is...
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... use . 3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. 3. Unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Keep the bracket for possible future use . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Replace the computer system's cover...
... use . 3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. 3. Unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Keep the bracket for possible future use . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Replace the computer system's cover...
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...or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/66 master device. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is intentional. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 33 NOTE: The hole near the blue connector on the IDE ribbon cable to ...your UltraDMA/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to PIN 1. CUV4X PIN 1 CUV4X IDE Connectors 9) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)...
...or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/66 master device. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is intentional. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 33 NOTE: The hole near the blue connector on the IDE ribbon cable to ...your UltraDMA/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to PIN 1. CUV4X PIN 1 CUV4X IDE Connectors 9) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)...
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.... Pushing the button once will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is not in the ON mode for rebooting your BIOS or OS setting. 3. The system power LED shows the status of the system's power. 26) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to... SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green" mode where system activity will turn off . H/W SETUP Connectors 40 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual
.... Pushing the button once will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is not in the ON mode for rebooting your BIOS or OS setting. 3. The system power LED shows the status of the system's power. 26) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to... SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green" mode where system activity will turn off . H/W SETUP Connectors 40 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual
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...some systems, marked with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 41 Your monitor b. Your system power. The system will light when the ATX power switch is pressed. If you do not see ...Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light. While the tests are made, close the system case cover. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Starting Up...
...some systems, marked with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 41 Your monitor b. Your system power. The system will light when the ATX power switch is pressed. If you do not see ...Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light. While the tests are made, close the system case cover. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Starting Up...
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BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off your operating system. For ATX power supplies, ... not appear when shutting down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. NOTE: The message "You can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down the computer? The power supply should turn off the power switch. HARDWARE SETUP 7. 3. H/W SETUP Powering Up 42 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual During power-on, hold down...
BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off your operating system. For ATX power supplies, ... not appear when shutting down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. NOTE: The message "You can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down the computer? The power supply should turn off the power switch. HARDWARE SETUP 7. 3. H/W SETUP Powering Up 42 ASUS CUV4X User's Manual During power-on, hold down...
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...the DOS prompt to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to the just created boot disk. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 43 This file works only in Windows and will not work with DOS prompt...unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you need to reinstall the BIOS later. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that may...
...the DOS prompt to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to the just created boot disk. ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 43 This file works only in Windows and will not work with DOS prompt...unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you need to reinstall the BIOS later. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that may...
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... the Main menu and press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. Select 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and...BIOS Procedures WARNING! Type the filename of your motherboard having more problems! 1. 4. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . BIOS SETUP 5. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUV4X...
... the Main menu and press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. Select 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and...BIOS Procedures WARNING! Type the filename of your motherboard having more problems! 1. 4. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . BIOS SETUP 5. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUV4X...
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... from booting up . 4. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system may not be updated automatically only when ... the chance that a failed update will be able to disk above. Follow the onscreen instructions to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will be displayed. 8. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 45 If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to continue...
... from booting up . 4. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system may not be updated automatically only when ... the chance that a failed update will be able to disk above. Follow the onscreen instructions to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will be displayed. 8. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! ASUS CUV4X User's Manual 45 If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to continue...