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Manual updates are both printed on the following page. 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 ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described...
Manual updates are both printed on the following page. 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 ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described...
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... 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 87 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 88 5.8 Drivers 89 5.9 Other 90 5.10 Uninstalling Programs 96 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 99 6.1 Display Properties 99 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 103 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate... 108 6.4 Using Yamaha XGstudio Player 109 6.5 Using Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 110 6.6 Hardware Information 112 7. CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 69 4.5.1 Power Up Control 71 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 73 4.6 Boot Menu 74 4.7 Exit Menu 76 5. APPENDIX 113 7.1 ASUS LCD-I Controller Module 113 7.2 Modem Riser 115 7.3 Glossary 117 INDEX 121 ASUS CUW(E)-FX...
... 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 87 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 88 5.8 Drivers 89 5.9 Other 90 5.10 Uninstalling Programs 96 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 99 6.1 Display Properties 99 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 103 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate... 108 6.4 Using Yamaha XGstudio Player 109 6.5 Using Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 110 6.6 Hardware Information 112 7. CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 69 4.5.1 Power Up Control 71 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 73 4.6 Boot Menu 74 4.7 Exit Menu 76 5. APPENDIX 113 7.1 ASUS LCD-I Controller Module 113 7.2 Modem Riser 115 7.3 Glossary 117 INDEX 121 ASUS CUW(E)-FX...
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... 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual Optional Items Serial port connector with bracket (optional) ASUS LCD-I controller module (for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items and general ...SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for LCD model only) ASUS TV-out controller module (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) Modem riser card (optional) USB hub module (optional) ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This ...
... 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual Optional Items Serial port connector with bracket (optional) ASUS LCD-I controller module (for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items and general ...SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for LCD model only) ASUS TV-out controller module (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) Modem riser card (optional) USB hub module (optional) ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This ...
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... levels of the standard graphics driver (2D high-end graphics WinMark) using ASUS' custom graphics driver. Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • 3D Positional Audio! The CUWE-FX comes with 4MB 32-bit ...ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! Better music reproduction is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many smart features in a small package. Provides one parallel port with optional 4MB 100MHz SDRAM display cache. • ASUS Graphics Driver...
... levels of the standard graphics driver (2D high-end graphics WinMark) using ASUS' custom graphics driver. Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • 3D Positional Audio! The CUWE-FX comes with 4MB 32-bit ...ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! Better music reproduction is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many smart features in a small package. Provides one parallel port with optional 4MB 100MHz SDRAM display cache. • ASUS Graphics Driver...
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...goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. • Extreme ... rate to 800MB/s max using UltraDMA/66 technology. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual With these new technology is compatible with concurrent PCI and CPU bus activities. • SDRAM Optimized Performance! Both...
...goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. • Extreme ... rate to 800MB/s max using UltraDMA/66 technology. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual With these new technology is compatible with concurrent PCI and CPU bus activities. • SDRAM Optimized Performance! Both...
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... or disabled through an internal or external modem. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be defined as information providers. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 The system resource monitor will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! This allows a...user information on -hand, users can be powered ON using your keyboard and/or Consumer IR device. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up! To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on managing their computers from their limited ...
... or disabled through an internal or external modem. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be defined as information providers. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 The system resource monitor will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! This allows a...user information on -hand, users can be powered ON using your keyboard and/or Consumer IR device. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up! To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on managing their computers from their limited ...
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Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX Components See the opposite page for Coppermine/Mendocino Processors 3 Chipsets Intel 810 Series Chipset 4 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) ... 2 DIMM Sockets 5 PC100 SDRAM support Expansion Slots 1 PCI Slot 10 1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 19 System I/O 1 USB Header 1 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 6 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA33/66 Support 7 1 Serial COM2 Header 21 1 Parallel Port Connector 23 1 Serial COM1 Connector 24 2 USB Connectors Bottom) 25 ...
Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX Components See the opposite page for Coppermine/Mendocino Processors 3 Chipsets Intel 810 Series Chipset 4 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) ... 2 DIMM Sockets 5 PC100 SDRAM support Expansion Slots 1 PCI Slot 10 1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 19 System I/O 1 USB Header 1 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 6 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA33/66 Support 7 1 Serial COM2 Header 21 1 Parallel Port Connector 23 1 Serial COM1 Connector 24 2 USB Connectors Bottom) 25 ...
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... software settings for your expansion card. 3. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for possible future use . Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Failure to do so may cause severe...
... software settings for your expansion card. 3. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for possible future use . Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Failure to do so may cause severe...
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Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 27 HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table PCI slot 1 Onboard VGA Onboard Audio/AMR/SMBus USB INT-A shared shared --- not shared IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. INT-D ---- not shared -- INT-C ----- INT-B ----- 3.
Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 27 HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table PCI slot 1 Onboard VGA Onboard Audio/AMR/SMBus USB INT-A shared shared --- not shared IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. INT-D ---- not shared -- INT-C ----- INT-B ----- 3.
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... off. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. H/W SETUP Connectors +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ResetCon Ground ® CUW(E)-FX Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. CUW(E)-FX System Panel Connectors 40 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Wake-up the system). 33...
... off. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. H/W SETUP Connectors +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ResetCon Ground ® CUW(E)-FX Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. CUW(E)-FX System Panel Connectors 40 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Wake-up the system). 33...
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... by uploading a new BIOS file to create a bootable system floppy disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in case you boot from the floppy disk. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when... A:/S at the DOS prompt to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS SETUP Updating...
... by uploading a new BIOS file to create a bootable system floppy disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in case you boot from the floppy disk. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when... A:/S at the DOS prompt to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS SETUP Updating...
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...prompt is a necessary step because Windows may load an older display driver that of your ASUS vendor or the ASUS web site. You can only be that is incompatible with the integrated VGA. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 79 When prompted to restart, select No and ...then follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to ensure full compliancy. 5. You should always use the driver available on several operating systems, the operating system shown...
...prompt is a necessary step because Windows may load an older display driver that of your ASUS vendor or the ASUS web site. You can only be that is incompatible with the integrated VGA. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 79 When prompted to restart, select No and ...then follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to ensure full compliancy. 5. You should always use the driver available on several operating systems, the operating system shown...
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...S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) Click here. (6) Click here. (8) Browse to bring up the setup screen. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 89 SOFTWARE SETUP 5.8 Drivers 5.8.1 VGA Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that the INF Update Utility is installed (see 5.9.1 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset) (1) After ...drive icon in My Computer to E:\VGA\WIN98 and then click here. (9) To install other drivers or software, click here, and then click Finish. NOTE: Before you install the VGA driver, make sure that came with your motherboard into your computer has restarted, double-click the CD...
...S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) Click here. (6) Click here. (8) Browse to bring up the setup screen. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 89 SOFTWARE SETUP 5.8 Drivers 5.8.1 VGA Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that the INF Update Utility is installed (see 5.9.1 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset) (1) After ...drive icon in My Computer to E:\VGA\WIN98 and then click here. (9) To install other drivers or software, click here, and then click Finish. NOTE: Before you install the VGA driver, make sure that came with your motherboard into your computer has restarted, double-click the CD...
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S/W SETUP Windows 98 90 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.8.2 Audio Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Click here and then click OK to install other drivers and software. (4) Click here. 5. 5.
S/W SETUP Windows 98 90 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.8.2 Audio Driver Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (5) Click here and then click OK to install other drivers and software. (4) Click here. 5. 5.
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5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (7) Click here to install the driver to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here only after you have read the license agreement. (6) Click here. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9 Other 5.9.1 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to the default folder. (8) Click here and then follow the online instructions. Restart when prompted ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 91
5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (7) Click here to install the driver to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here only after you have read the license agreement. (6) Click here. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9 Other 5.9.1 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to the default folder. (8) Click here and then follow the online instructions. Restart when prompted ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 91
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S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here and then follow the online instructions. 92 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9.2 Intel Security Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5.
S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here and then follow the online instructions. 92 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9.2 Intel Security Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5.
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S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here. (5) Click here only if you accept the terms of the license agreement. (7) To install other drivers or programs, click here and then click Finish. (4) Click here. (6) Click here. 96 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9.7 Adobe Acrobat Reader V4.0 Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. 5.
S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here. (5) Click here only if you accept the terms of the license agreement. (7) To install other drivers or programs, click here and then click Finish. (4) Click here. (6) Click here. 96 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9.7 Adobe Acrobat Reader V4.0 Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. 5.
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Gamma correction is not supported. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 101 Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to direct3D applications and games. Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. In 16-color and 8-bit color ...) modes. 6. Internet links are also available for easy access to the ASUS Web page for the desktop but this applies to your graphics device such as the color adjustments for new updated drivers and notices. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Information Gives information on...
Gamma correction is not supported. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 101 Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to direct3D applications and games. Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. In 16-color and 8-bit color ...) modes. 6. Internet links are also available for easy access to the ASUS Web page for the desktop but this applies to your graphics device such as the color adjustments for new updated drivers and notices. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Information Gives information on...
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...your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Launch the utility from the Internet, you will be prompted to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. If you will need to you are properly connected to locate the file. 108 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Select an ...update method. 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to select an Internet site. Start ASUS Update V2.00. If you selected Update from a file, you selected ...
...your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Launch the utility from the Internet, you will be prompted to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. If you will need to you are properly connected to locate the file. 108 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Select an ...update method. 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to select an Internet site. Start ASUS Update V2.00. If you selected Update from a file, you selected ...
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ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 113 This controller module transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to the system chassis with your digital flat ...-I Module LCDTV0 Using the LCD-I Controller Module LCDTV1 (Back V iew) NOTE: The LCD-I Card (Front V iew) DFP Connector to your LCD panel without any driver. APPENDIX ASUS LCD-I module's LCDTV0 and LCDTV1 connectors over the motherboard's LCD-TV headers, and press firmly. 3. Plug the signal cable of LCD-TV headers. 2. Align the...
ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 113 This controller module transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to the system chassis with your digital flat ...-I Module LCDTV0 Using the LCD-I Controller Module LCDTV1 (Back V iew) NOTE: The LCD-I Card (Front V iew) DFP Connector to your LCD panel without any driver. APPENDIX ASUS LCD-I module's LCDTV0 and LCDTV1 connectors over the motherboard's LCD-TV headers, and press firmly. 3. Plug the signal cable of LCD-TV headers. 2. Align the...