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... or missing. For previous 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. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual The product name and revision number...
... or missing. For previous 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. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual The product name and revision number...
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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. 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 User...
... 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. 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 User...
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...(2) 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 reference... included software 6) 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
...(2) 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 reference... included software 6) 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
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... flexible form factor reduces the motherboard size by as much as 25% over that of the standard graphics driver (2D high-end graphics WinMark) using ASUS' custom graphics driver. Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard...
... flexible form factor reduces the motherboard size by as much as 25% over that of the standard graphics driver (2D high-end graphics WinMark) using ASUS' custom graphics driver. Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard...
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.../66 technology. The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management ... Suspend-To-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as Windows 98, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Tape Backup, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW...
.../66 technology. The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management ... Suspend-To-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as Windows 98, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Tape Backup, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW...
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... motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 All the fans are used up can be enabled or disabled through an internal or external modem. The system resource monitor will... mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! This allows a computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up!
... motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 All the fans are used up can be enabled or disabled through an internal or external modem. The system resource monitor will... mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! This allows a computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up!
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Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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 Controller... support 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 1 PS...
Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. 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 Controller... support 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 1 PS...
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...3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Remove your expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Make sure that you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for your expansion card, such as IRQ... when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers or switches. 2. Carefully align the card's connectors ...
...3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Remove your expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Make sure that you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for your expansion card, such as IRQ... when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers or switches. 2. Carefully align the card's connectors ...
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INT-B ----- Conflicts will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will arise between the two PCI groups that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 27 INT-C ----- 3. not shared -- not shared IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table PCI slot 1 Onboard VGA Onboard Audio/AMR/SMBus USB INT-A shared shared --- INT-D ----
INT-B ----- Conflicts will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will arise between the two PCI groups that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 27 INT-C ----- 3. not shared -- not shared IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table PCI slot 1 Onboard VGA Onboard Audio/AMR/SMBus USB INT-A shared shared --- INT-D ----
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...when there is data transfer or waiting in the BIOS but the keyboard will turn off . CUW(E)-FX System Panel Connectors 40 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. HARDWARE SETUP 27) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin KEYLOCK) This 3-1 pin connector connects...this lead. 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. Pushing the switch while in use. This 2-pin connector ...
...when there is data transfer or waiting in the BIOS but the keyboard will turn off . CUW(E)-FX System Panel Connectors 40 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. HARDWARE SETUP 27) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin KEYLOCK) This 3-1 pin connector connects...this lead. 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. Pushing the switch while in use. This 2-pin connector ...
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... only in DOS mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 This file works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a Flash... BIOS file. 1. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the Computer System It is your hard drive. NOTE: BIOS setup...
... only in DOS mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 This file works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a Flash... BIOS file. 1. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the Computer System It is your hard drive. NOTE: BIOS setup...
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5. You should always use OSR 2.0 or later. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 79 For Windows 95, you must use the driver available on several operating systems, the operating system shown in this section. Always use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 ... detect all plug-and-play devices. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems Although ASUS motherboards passed testing on the ASUS Support CD or an applicable driver update from your system. 5. When prompted to install the device drivers or click Cancel. IMPORTANT: Selecting No for the first time after installing...
5. You should always use OSR 2.0 or later. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 79 For Windows 95, you must use the driver available on several operating systems, the operating system shown in this section. Always use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 ... detect all plug-and-play devices. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems Although ASUS motherboards passed testing on the ASUS Support CD or an applicable driver update from your system. 5. When prompted to install the device drivers or click Cancel. IMPORTANT: Selecting No for the first time after installing...
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... 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 drive icon and then click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 89 S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) Click here. (6) 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 drive icon and then click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 89 S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) Click here. (6) Click...
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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. S/W SETUP Windows 98 90 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
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Restart when prompted ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 91 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. 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 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. 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.
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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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... S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Gamma correction is not supported. Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to the ASUS Web page for easy access to your graphics device such as the color adjustments for the desktop but this applies to direct3D applications and games...modes, the gamma correction function is available only in 16-bit color and 24-bit color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 101 Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. Internet links are also available for new updated...
... S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Gamma correction is not supported. Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to the ASUS Web page for easy access to your graphics device such as the color adjustments for the desktop but this applies to direct3D applications and games...modes, the gamma correction function is available only in 16-bit color and 24-bit color (true color, 16.7M-color) modes. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 101 Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. Internet links are also available for new updated...
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...drivers. The use of this utility requires that allows you or click Auto Select. Choose the site that is a utility that you selected updating/downloading from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate V1.00. 2. 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS... LiveUpdate is closest to select an Internet site. If you are properly connected to locate the file. 108 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
...drivers. The use of this utility requires that allows you or click Auto Select. Choose the site that is a utility that you selected updating/downloading from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate V1.00. 2. 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS... LiveUpdate is closest to select an Internet site. If you are properly connected to locate the file. 108 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
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... serial combination bracket to the system chassis with your digital flat panel into the DFP connector on the LCD-I module. 4. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 113 Secure the bracket to the DFP connector on the bracket (as shown below). However, if you to ...-I controller module allows you want 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. APPENDIX 7.1 ASUS LCD-I Controller Module The ASUS LCD-I controller module can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. 7.1.1...
... serial combination bracket to the system chassis with your digital flat panel into the DFP connector on the LCD-I module. 4. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 113 Secure the bracket to the DFP connector on the bracket (as shown below). However, if you to ...-I controller module allows you want 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. APPENDIX 7.1 ASUS LCD-I Controller Module The ASUS LCD-I controller module can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. 7.1.1...