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Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 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 ...
Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 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 ...
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... 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) ...Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark,...) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 3
... 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) ...Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark,...) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 3
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FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUW(E)-FX Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX Components 12 2.3 Component Locations 13 3. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and ...Keyboard Features 54 4.4 Advanced Menu 56 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 60 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 63 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 65 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 68 4 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory...
FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUW(E)-FX Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX Components 12 2.3 Component Locations 13 3. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and ...Keyboard Features 54 4.4 Advanced Menu 56 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 60 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 63 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 65 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 68 4 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory...
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...ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 5 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. SOFTWARE SETUP 79 5.1 Operating Systems 79 5.2 Starting Windows For the First Time 79 5.3 ASUS... Smart Motherboard Support CD 81 5.4 LDCM Local Setup 82 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 84 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 87 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 88 5.8 Drivers 89 5.9 Other 90 5.10 Uninstalling Programs...
...ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 5 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. SOFTWARE SETUP 79 5.1 Operating Systems 79 5.2 Starting Windows For the First Time 79 5.3 ASUS... Smart Motherboard Support CD 81 5.4 LDCM Local Setup 82 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 84 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 87 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 88 5.8 Drivers 89 5.9 Other 90 5.10 Uninstalling Programs...
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..., if not installed and used in a particular installation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Government Printing Office. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is...
..., if not installed and used in a particular installation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Government Printing Office. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is...
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...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 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor... (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 reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer...
...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 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor... (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 reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer...
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...up to games with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Integrated IDE! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUW(E)-FX Motherboard The CUW(E)-FX motherboard from ASUS is possible with optional 4MB 100MHz SDRAM display cache. • ASUS Graphics Driver! Designed for small-size easy-to -Use PC! Brings new levels of... and provides selection of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • 3D Positional Audio! Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! So what's so smart about 12% performance over the microATX...
...up to games with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Integrated IDE! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUW(E)-FX Motherboard The CUW(E)-FX motherboard from ASUS is possible with optional 4MB 100MHz SDRAM display cache. • ASUS Graphics Driver! Designed for small-size easy-to -Use PC! Brings new levels of... and provides selection of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • 3D Positional Audio! Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! So what's so smart about 12% performance over the microATX...
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Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! Full audio output can be connected to the VGA-.... • No Messy Wires! This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to 48kHz. Digital Flat Panel (DFP) Interface (see 7.1 ASUS LCD-I Module) gives a direct digital connection for your computer. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications-Optional 2. Provides security and other latest power computing features. • Monitoring for connecting a digital flat panel...
Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! Full audio output can be connected to the VGA-.... • No Messy Wires! This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to 48kHz. Digital Flat Panel (DFP) Interface (see 7.1 ASUS LCD-I Module) gives a direct digital connection for your computer. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications-Optional 2. Provides security and other latest power computing features. • Monitoring for connecting a digital flat panel...
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...RW, and LS-120 drives. • Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed! Fast 3D graphics engine allows for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/ 33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such ...the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer ...
...RW, and LS-120 drives. • Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed! Fast 3D graphics engine allows for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/ 33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such ...the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer ...
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... monitor will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up! ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans...
... monitor will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up! ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans...
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2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 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) Intel I/O ... (RJ45) Connector (optional Top) 25 Wake-On-LAN Connector 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector 14 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 11 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 Form Factor FlexATX 12 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 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) Intel I/O ... (RJ45) Connector (optional Top) 25 Wake-On-LAN Connector 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector 14 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 11 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 Form Factor FlexATX 12 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
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...2 MB SDRAM MODEM Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot Audio Codec Setting CUW(E)-FX 0 1 2 3 Row Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 WOL_CON Intel Fast Ethernet CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power JTPWR WOR PCI3VSBSEL LANPWR LAN_EN ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) SMB 4Mbit Firmware... Hub (FWH) ACHA CHA VPANEL PANEL (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) Secondary IDE SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT 14 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
...2 MB SDRAM MODEM Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot Audio Codec Setting CUW(E)-FX 0 1 2 3 Row Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 WOL_CON Intel Fast Ethernet CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power JTPWR WOR PCI3VSBSEL LANPWR LAN_EN ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) SMB 4Mbit Firmware... Hub (FWH) ACHA CHA VPANEL PANEL (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) Secondary IDE SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT 14 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
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... p.36 LCD-TV Headers (Two 14 pins) (optional) 20) MIC2 p.36 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 21) VIDEO/CD1/MODEM p.37 Internal Audio Connectors (Three 4-pins) ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
... p.36 LCD-TV Headers (Two 14 pins) (optional) 20) MIC2 p.36 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 21) VIDEO/CD1/MODEM p.37 Internal Audio Connectors (Three 4-pins) ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 22) FRONTUSB 23) SPKR 24) ACHA 25) ATXPWR 26) JTPWR 27) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 28) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 29) SPEAKER (PANEL) 30) RESET (...
3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 22) FRONTUSB 23) SPKR 24) ACHA 25) ATXPWR 26) JTPWR 27) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 28) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 29) SPEAKER (PANEL) 30) RESET (...
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... • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply WARNING! ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 17 3. If you unplug your power supply when adding or removing system components. Make sure that the system is in suspend or soft...
... • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply WARNING! ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 17 3. If you unplug your power supply when adding or removing system components. Make sure that the system is in suspend or soft...
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... Settings 3. Setting Enable CODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] SPK AUD_EN1 SPK AUD_EN1 CUW(E)-FX ® 3 3 2 2 1 1 ADN# AUD_EN2 ADN# AUD_EN2 CUW(E)-FX Audio Codec Setting Enable Disable 2) PCI 3 Volt Setting (PCI3VSBSEL) This jumper allows you are using all of the...3 VSB. Setting +3 VSB +3 Volt PCI3VBSEL [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® CUW(E)-FX CUW(E)-FX PCI 3 Volt Selection PCI3VSBSEL 123 123 +3 VSB +3 Volt 18 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual If you have PCI devices that require auxiliary power, set this section). 3.
... Settings 3. Setting Enable CODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] SPK AUD_EN1 SPK AUD_EN1 CUW(E)-FX ® 3 3 2 2 1 1 ADN# AUD_EN2 ADN# AUD_EN2 CUW(E)-FX Audio Codec Setting Enable Disable 2) PCI 3 Volt Setting (PCI3VSBSEL) This jumper allows you are using all of the...3 VSB. Setting +3 VSB +3 Volt PCI3VBSEL [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® CUW(E)-FX CUW(E)-FX PCI 3 Volt Selection PCI3VSBSEL 123 123 +3 VSB +3 Volt 18 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual If you have PCI devices that require auxiliary power, set this section). 3.
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.... If rebooting is set this occurs, enable Safe Mode to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUW(E)-FX CUW(E)-FX Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 19 Exceeding the specified multiple may result in order to enter BIOS setup to disable auto-reboot. If this jumper...
.... If rebooting is set this occurs, enable Safe Mode to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUW(E)-FX CUW(E)-FX Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 19 Exceeding the specified multiple may result in order to enter BIOS setup to disable auto-reboot. If this jumper...
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... if you do not have a power supply with this jumper. Setting Enable Disable LAN_EN [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® ® LAN_EN 123 123 CUW(E)-FX CUW(E)-FX LAN Setting Enable (Default) Disable 6) Onboard LAN Power Setting (LANPWR) The onboard LAN power may not allow the use of Wake-on-LAN but... 5) Onboard LAN Setting (LAN_EN) The onboard LAN may be set to +3 Volt or +3 VSB. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting +3 Volt +3 VSB LANPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] CUW(E)-FX CUW(E)-FX LAN Power Setting LANPWR 123 123 +3 VSB +3 Volt (Default) 20 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
... if you do not have a power supply with this jumper. Setting Enable Disable LAN_EN [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® ® LAN_EN 123 123 CUW(E)-FX CUW(E)-FX LAN Setting Enable (Default) Disable 6) Onboard LAN Power Setting (LANPWR) The onboard LAN power may not allow the use of Wake-on-LAN but... 5) Onboard LAN Setting (LAN_EN) The onboard LAN may be set to +3 Volt or +3 VSB. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting +3 Volt +3 VSB LANPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] CUW(E)-FX CUW(E)-FX LAN Power Setting LANPWR 123 123 +3 VSB +3 Volt (Default) 20 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
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Setting +5 Volt +5 VSB USBPWR [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUW(E)-FX USBPWR 123 123 +5 Volt (Default) +5 VSB CUW(E)-FX USB Power Selection ® 3. 3. Select +5 Volt if you do not have a power supply with 1A standby power. Selecting +5 VSB will allow wakeup by USB keyboard if the power supply's standby power is sufficient. HARDWARE SETUP 7) USB Power Selection (USBPWR) The USB power may be set to +5Volt or +5VSB. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 21
Setting +5 Volt +5 VSB USBPWR [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUW(E)-FX USBPWR 123 123 +5 Volt (Default) +5 VSB CUW(E)-FX USB Power Selection ® 3. 3. Select +5 Volt if you do not have a power supply with 1A standby power. Selecting +5 VSB will allow wakeup by USB keyboard if the power supply's standby power is sufficient. HARDWARE SETUP 7) USB Power Selection (USBPWR) The USB power may be set to +5Volt or +5VSB. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 21
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Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on ... 256MB Total System Memory (Max 512MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = NOTE: Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics' performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of...
Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on ... 256MB Total System Memory (Max 512MB) Total Memory x1 x1 = NOTE: Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics' performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of...