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... Incorporated. ASUS ASSUMES NO... NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, ... EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ...of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 1999...ASUS. The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in writing by ASUS; ASUS... PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS..., drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus...
... Incorporated. ASUS ASSUMES NO... NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, ... EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ...of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 1999...ASUS. The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in writing by ASUS; ASUS... PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS..., drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus...
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... First Use of the Computer System 45 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 46 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4.3 Main Menu 52 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 53 4.4 Advanced Menu 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 62 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 64 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 66 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 69 4 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized...
... First Use of the Computer System 45 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 46 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4.3 Main Menu 52 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 53 4.4 Advanced Menu 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 62 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 64 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 66 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 69 4 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized...
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.... INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/ 33 IDE drives ...BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for LCD model only) ASUS USB/MIR module (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant Infrared module (optional) ASUS Consumer Infrared set (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS CUW...
.... INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/ 33 IDE drives ...BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for LCD model only) ASUS USB/MIR module (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant Infrared module (optional) ASUS Consumer Infrared set (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS CUW...
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...LAN allows network administrators to remotely manage PCs by enabling PCs to send alerts through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is possible with EPP and ECP capabilities. 8 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual Better music reproduction is enabled. Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of..., 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to manually adjust the processor's external frequency. • Smart Slots! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUW-B Motherboard The CUW-B motherboard from 7kHz to games with 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache. • Integrated Graphics! Supports processors with...
...LAN allows network administrators to remotely manage PCs by enabling PCs to send alerts through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is possible with EPP and ECP capabilities. 8 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual Better music reproduction is enabled. Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of..., 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to manually adjust the processor's external frequency. • Smart Slots! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUW-B Motherboard The CUW-B motherboard from 7kHz to games with 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache. • Integrated Graphics! Supports processors with...
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...external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. Includes complete online help to 17MB/s. • Peripheral Wake-Up! ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 9 Provides security and other latest power computing features. • Monitoring for this motherboard). Integrated Consumer IR and... Serial IR supports an optional remote control package for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in near future for your PC. This interface transmits sharp...
...external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. Includes complete online help to 17MB/s. • Peripheral Wake-Up! ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 9 Provides security and other latest power computing features. • Monitoring for this motherboard). Integrated Consumer IR and... Serial IR supports an optional remote control package for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in near future for your PC. This interface transmits sharp...
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... procedures for systems and components are based on all is no need to work coming out of all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEA TURES Performance 2. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of +90dB. The integrated motion compensation allows for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS... implemented on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as an alternative to leaving the computer ...
... procedures for systems and components are based on all is no need to work coming out of all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEA TURES Performance 2. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of +90dB. The integrated motion compensation allows for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS... implemented on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as an alternative to leaving the computer ...
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...auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! FEA TURES Intelligence 2. To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on remotely through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be turned on -hand, users can be defined as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power Switch Lead in...Resources Alert! 2. Chassis LEDs now act as Windows 98, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button! ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 11 To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can determine the stage the computer is ...
...auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! FEA TURES Intelligence 2. To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on remotely through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be turned on -hand, users can be defined as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power Switch Lead in...Resources Alert! 2. Chassis LEDs now act as Windows 98, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button! ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 11 To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can determine the stage the computer is ...
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The default voltage should be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Using a higher voltage ...DSW) to be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] (default) Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] ® CUW-B JEN Jumper JumperFree Mode Mode 3 3 2 2 1 1 OFF 01 ON 12345 3. It is strongly recommended that you to the DRAM,... allows you leave this setting on its default. 18 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUW-B JumperFree™ Mode Setting DSW 2) I /O Voltage Setting WARNING! 3.
The default voltage should be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Using a higher voltage ...DSW) to be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] (default) Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] ® CUW-B JEN Jumper JumperFree Mode Mode 3 3 2 2 1 1 OFF 01 ON 12345 3. It is strongly recommended that you to the DRAM,... allows you leave this setting on its default. 18 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUW-B JumperFree™ Mode Setting DSW 2) I /O Voltage Setting WARNING! 3.
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...to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. With unlocked socket 370 processors, exceeding the specified multiple is no way to PCI devices. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® CUW-B PCI3VSEL 123 3 Volt 123 3 VSB CUW-B PCI 3Volt Selection 6) Safe Mode ...If this jumper to correct the problem. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® CUW-B CUW-B Safe Mode Setting SAFE_MD 123 123 Normal Safe Mode (Default) 20 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 5) PCI 3Volt Setting (PCI3VSEL) This jumper allows you have locked frequency ...
...to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. With unlocked socket 370 processors, exceeding the specified multiple is no way to PCI devices. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® CUW-B PCI3VSEL 123 3 Volt 123 3 VSB CUW-B PCI 3Volt Selection 6) Safe Mode ...If this jumper to correct the problem. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® CUW-B CUW-B Safe Mode Setting SAFE_MD 123 123 Normal Safe Mode (Default) 20 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 5) PCI 3Volt Setting (PCI3VSEL) This jumper allows you have locked frequency ...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 21 Setting Normal No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 ® CUW-B CUW-B Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 123 Normal (Default) 123 No Reboot 3. 3. If rebooting is set this jumper to No Reboot to disable auto-reboot. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) The motherboard is repeating ineffectively, set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during bootup, the motherboard will automatically reboot.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 21 Setting Normal No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 ® CUW-B CUW-B Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 123 Normal (Default) 123 No Reboot 3. 3. If rebooting is set this jumper to No Reboot to disable auto-reboot. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) The motherboard is repeating ineffectively, set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during bootup, the motherboard will automatically reboot.
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... frequency listing. Only selected switches are not available here because usually Socket 370 processors have a locked Frequency Multiple, you use BIOS setup in place of the BIOS setup to be possible. 22 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual If the Frequency Multiple is enabled, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will have...
... frequency listing. Only selected switches are not available here because usually Socket 370 processors have a locked Frequency Multiple, you use BIOS setup in place of the BIOS setup to be possible. 22 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual If the Frequency Multiple is enabled, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will have...
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...64, 128MB, or 256MB. Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 24 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in any ... memory. double-sided come in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 16, 32, 64,128MB; This chipset does not support ECC. stability. • SDRAM chips are ...
...64, 128MB, or 256MB. Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 24 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in any ... memory. double-sided come in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 16, 32, 64,128MB; This chipset does not support ECC. stability. • SDRAM chips are ...
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... the card on the slot you intend to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 27 Make sure that you removed above. 5. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate with screw on the slot with ... hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers or switches. 2. Keep the bracket for possible future use . HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! 3.
... the card on the slot you intend to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 27 Make sure that you removed above. 5. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate with screw on the slot with ... hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers or switches. 2. Keep the bracket for possible future use . HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! 3.
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... assignment. HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table INT-A PCI slot 1 shared PCI slot 2 -- shared ----- System IRQs are two types of the BIOS setup utility can be sure that does not work with the Plug and Play (PnP) specification which IRQs are available to cards installed in... system configuration whenever a PnP-compliant card is automatically assigned to a PCI slot that will experience problems when those not used by Legacy cards. ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 29 PCI slot 4 -- Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that has a card in it in My Computer, ...
... assignment. HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table INT-A PCI slot 1 shared PCI slot 2 -- shared ----- System IRQs are two types of the BIOS setup utility can be sure that does not work with the Plug and Play (PnP) specification which IRQs are available to cards installed in... system configuration whenever a PnP-compliant card is automatically assigned to a PCI slot that will experience problems when those not used by Legacy cards. ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 29 PCI slot 4 -- Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that has a card in it in My Computer, ...
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...the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to light up. 01 ® CUW-B CUW-B IDE Activity LED TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDELED 32 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual If you install two hard disks, you must use an 80-conductor IDE ...cable. 3. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see Boot Sequence in 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is removed to ...
...the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to light up. 01 ® CUW-B CUW-B IDE Activity LED TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDELED 32 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual If you install two hard disks, you must use an 80-conductor IDE ...cable. 3. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see Boot Sequence in 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is removed to ...
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... data transfer or waiting in powering ON your system if your power supply cannot support the load. Pushing the switch while in the BIOS but the keyboard will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is controlled by settings in the ON mode for... Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Power Good +5V Standby +12.0 Volts 01 +3.3 Volts -12.0 Volts Ground Power Supply On Ground Ground Ground -5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 41 3. This 2-pin connector connects to an ATX power supply. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. 28) ATX Power Supply Connector...
... data transfer or waiting in powering ON your system if your power supply cannot support the load. Pushing the switch while in the BIOS but the keyboard will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is controlled by settings in the ON mode for... Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Power Good +5V Standby +12.0 Volts 01 +3.3 Volts -12.0 Volts Ground Power Supply On Ground Ground Ground -5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 41 3. This 2-pin connector connects to an ATX power supply. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. 28) ATX Power Supply Connector...
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... a file containing additional notes. Browse This CD allows you to fill and print out when you one screen back on your motherboard, BIOS, and CPU. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to close the support CD. User's Manual displays the motherboard user's...is drive D:). 5.3.1 Support CD Main Menu 5. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into technical difficulties and need technical assistance. ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 81 Read Me opens up a blank Technical Support Request Form for you to the main menu of the...
... a file containing additional notes. Browse This CD allows you to fill and print out when you one screen back on your motherboard, BIOS, and CPU. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to close the support CD. User's Manual displays the motherboard user's...is drive D:). 5.3.1 Support CD Main Menu 5. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into technical difficulties and need technical assistance. ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 81 Read Me opens up a blank Technical Support Request Form for you to the main menu of the...
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...Submenus NOTE: The support CD contents are all trademarks of the installation for most multimedia applications to monitor your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. ASUS Probe: Installs a simple utility to run. Network Driver Setup: Not available on a personal computer through software... help you update your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. Installation Submenu LDCM: Installs software to the Installation menu. 82 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual YAMAHA S-YXG50: Installs Yamaha's software synthesizer for more information. 5. Exit: Returns to monitor PC system(s)....
...Submenus NOTE: The support CD contents are all trademarks of the installation for most multimedia applications to monitor your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. ASUS Probe: Installs a simple utility to run. Network Driver Setup: Not available on a personal computer through software... help you update your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. Installation Submenu LDCM: Installs software to the Installation menu. 82 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual YAMAHA S-YXG50: Installs Yamaha's software synthesizer for more information. 5. Exit: Returns to monitor PC system(s)....
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5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 83 SOFTWARE SETUP DOS Utility Submenu Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version): Provides information on the support CD. ASUS Contact Information Submenu This page gives Marketing and Technical Support contact information which is similar to the one in MS-DOS mode" then type "aflash" from the AFLASH folder on the Flash BIOS utility (AFLASH.EXE). Choose "Restart in the beginning of this User's Manual. 5.
5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual 83 SOFTWARE SETUP DOS Utility Submenu Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version): Provides information on the support CD. ASUS Contact Information Submenu This page gives Marketing and Technical Support contact information which is similar to the one in MS-DOS mode" then type "aflash" from the AFLASH folder on the Flash BIOS utility (AFLASH.EXE). Choose "Restart in the beginning of this User's Manual. 5.
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...bring up the setup screen. 5. NOTE: LDCM will not run if another hardware monitoring utility, such as ASUS PC Probe, is required for Windows NT (32 MB recommended). • Disk storage space: 100 MB of...MB of 600x800, 256 colors or greater. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 84 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual An IP stack is required on the client. Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard... cluster size). • Hardware system: DM or SM BIOS is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.10 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. 5.
...bring up the setup screen. 5. NOTE: LDCM will not run if another hardware monitoring utility, such as ASUS PC Probe, is required for Windows NT (32 MB recommended). • Disk storage space: 100 MB of...MB of 600x800, 256 colors or greater. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 84 ASUS CUW-B User's Manual An IP stack is required on the client. Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard... cluster size). • Hardware system: DM or SM BIOS is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.10 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. 5.