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... Expansion Cards 28 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 30 3.8 External Connectors 31 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUW-RM 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 Features and Component Locations 12 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and ... 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-RM User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
... Expansion Cards 28 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 30 3.8 External Connectors 31 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUW-RM 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 Features and Component Locations 12 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and ... 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-RM User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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... Fast Ethernet Card 113 7.2 Modem Riser 115 7.3 Glossary 117 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 70 4.5.1 Power Up Control 72 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 74 4.6 Boot Menu 75 4.7 Exit Menu 77 5. 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 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset...
... Fast Ethernet Card 113 7.2 Modem Riser 115 7.3 Glossary 117 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 70 4.5.1 Power Up Control 72 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 74 4.6 Boot Menu 75 4.7 Exit Menu 77 5. 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 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset...
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... up the motherboard 4) 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 IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections...
... up the motherboard 4) 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 IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections...
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... • Versatile Memory Support! Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual Intel Pentium III E 100MHz FSB, Coppermine core FC-PGA Intel Celeron 66MHz FSB, Mendocino core PPGA • Intel... DIP switches instead of jumpers are included in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Processor Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUW-RM Motherboard The CUW-RM motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Easy-to 133MB/s maximum throughput. 2. Each PCI slot can gain about 12% performance over that of 4 sides)...
... • Versatile Memory Support! Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual Intel Pentium III E 100MHz FSB, Coppermine core FC-PGA Intel Celeron 66MHz FSB, Mendocino core PPGA • Intel... DIP switches instead of jumpers are included in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Processor Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUW-RM Motherboard The CUW-RM motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Easy-to 133MB/s maximum throughput. 2. Each PCI slot can gain about 12% performance over that of 4 sides)...
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...control and protection over the motherboard. This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to -use interface which can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • No Messy Wires! ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 9 Supports chassis intrusion monitoring ...through a new design, battery drain is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. •...
...control and protection over the motherboard. This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to -use interface which can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • No Messy Wires! ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 9 Supports chassis intrusion monitoring ...through a new design, battery drain is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. •...
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... system performance with two connectors that you do not fall asleep waiting for Windows 95/98/NT. To fully utilize the benefits of all ASUS smart series motherboards. The integrated motion compensation allows for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance! With these new... transfers using UltraDMA/ 33 Bus Master IDE can be used. • Suspend and Go! The new PC'99 requirements for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual
... system performance with two connectors that you do not fall asleep waiting for Windows 95/98/NT. To fully utilize the benefits of all ASUS smart series motherboards. The integrated motion compensation allows for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance! With these new... transfers using UltraDMA/ 33 Bus Master IDE can be used. • Suspend and Go! The new PC'99 requirements for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual
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...monitor will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! Suspend or Sleep) button or as information providers. ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 11 System voltage levels are used up can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse. Today's operating systems such as the "... future processors, so monitoring is in the world! • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support)! Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! All the fans are more memory and hard drive space to the ...
...monitor will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! Suspend or Sleep) button or as information providers. ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 11 System voltage levels are used up can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse. Today's operating systems such as the "... future processors, so monitoring is in the world! • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support)! Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! All the fans are more memory and hard drive space to the ...
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FEATURES MB Components 2. 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES 2.2 CUW-RM Motherboard Components See opposite page for Coppermine/Mendocino Processors 3 Feature Setting DIP Switches 7 66MHz to 150MHz bus support (32 external clock settings) ... only) ... (Bottom) 19 Network Features Wake-On-Ring Connector 11 Wake-On-LAN Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 Form Factor microATX 12 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual
FEATURES MB Components 2. 2. Location Processor Support Socket 370 for locations. FEATURES 2.2 CUW-RM Motherboard Components See opposite page for Coppermine/Mendocino Processors 3 Feature Setting DIP Switches 7 66MHz to 150MHz bus support (32 external clock settings) ... only) ... (Bottom) 19 Network Features Wake-On-Ring Connector 11 Wake-On-LAN Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 Form Factor microATX 12 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual
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3. SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT IDELED 14 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard VIO USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 CPU_FAN DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin ... IR_CON Line In Mic In MIC2 VIDEO AUX Super I/O CD LCDTV1 TAD Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Intel 810 Graphics & Memory Controller Hub Audio Codec Setting CUW-RM Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 PCI3VSBSEL SPDO SPDI ® AUDIOEN PCI Slot 2 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) PCI Slot 3 WOL_CON JEN DIP Switches DSW CHA_FAN Row 00...
3. SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT IDELED 14 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard VIO USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 CPU_FAN DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin ... IR_CON Line In Mic In MIC2 VIDEO AUX Super I/O CD LCDTV1 TAD Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Intel 810 Graphics & Memory Controller Hub Audio Codec Setting CUW-RM Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 PCI3VSBSEL SPDO SPDI ® AUDIOEN PCI Slot 2 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) PCI Slot 3 WOL_CON JEN DIP Switches DSW CHA_FAN Row 00...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) VIO 3) CODEC 4) PCI3VSEL 5) SAFE_MD 6) NO_REBOOT 7) DSW p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.18 I/O Voltage Setting (Normal/+3.66V) p.19 Onboard Audio Codec Setting (Enable/... (Four 4-pins) 20) MIC2 p.39 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 21) ACHA p.40 Chassis Intrusion Lead (2-pins) 22) ATXPWR p.40 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 15
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) VIO 3) CODEC 4) PCI3VSEL 5) SAFE_MD 6) NO_REBOOT 7) DSW p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.18 I/O Voltage Setting (Normal/+3.66V) p.19 Onboard Audio Codec Setting (Enable/... (Four 4-pins) 20) MIC2 p.39 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 21) ACHA p.40 Chassis Intrusion Lead (2-pins) 22) ATXPWR p.40 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 15
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... by the edges and try not to change your computer. 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you work on your motherboard's function settings through the use of your computer when working on the inside.... components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • ...
... by the edges and try not to change your computer. 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you work on your motherboard's function settings through the use of your computer when working on the inside.... components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • ...
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...ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual Setting Normal 3.66V VIO [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUW-RM ® VIO 123 Normal (Default) 123 3.66 Volt CUW-RM I /O buffer. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to the DRAM, chipset, PCI, and the CPU's I /O Voltage Setting WARNING! Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] (default) Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUW-RM... ® 123 DSW ON 12345 123 OFF Jumper Mode JumperFree Mode JEN CUW-RM JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2) I/O Voltage...
...ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual Setting Normal 3.66V VIO [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUW-RM ® VIO 123 Normal (Default) 123 3.66 Volt CUW-RM I /O buffer. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to the DRAM, chipset, PCI, and the CPU's I /O Voltage Setting WARNING! Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] (default) Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUW-RM... ® 123 DSW ON 12345 123 OFF Jumper Mode JumperFree Mode JEN CUW-RM JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2) I/O Voltage...
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... Codec Setting 3 3 2 2 1 1 ADN# AUD_EN2 Enable Disable 3. 3. If using a PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller in this section). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 19 Disable the onboard audio codec if you are using all of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot ...
... Codec Setting 3 3 2 2 1 1 ADN# AUD_EN2 Enable Disable 3. 3. If using a PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller in this section). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 19 Disable the onboard audio codec if you are using all of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot ...
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..., enable Safe Mode to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUW-RM ® CUW-RM Safe Mode Setting SAFE_MD 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 Safe Mode 20 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUW-RM ® CUW-RM PCI 3 Volt Selection PCI3VSBSEL 123 123 Enable 3 VSB Disable 3 VSB 5) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD) Usually socket 370 processors...
..., enable Safe Mode to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUW-RM ® CUW-RM Safe Mode Setting SAFE_MD 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 Safe Mode 20 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUW-RM ® CUW-RM PCI 3 Volt Selection PCI3VSBSEL 123 123 Enable 3 VSB Disable 3 VSB 5) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD) Usually socket 370 processors...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 21 Setting Normal No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUW-RM ® CUW-RM Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) 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. If rebooting is set this jumper to No Reboot to disable auto-reboot.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 21 Setting Normal No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUW-RM ® CUW-RM Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) 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. If rebooting is set this jumper to No Reboot to disable auto-reboot.
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... because usually Socket 370 processors have locked Frequency Multiples. CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for a complete frequency listing. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. IMPORTANT: When JumperFree mode is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in BIOS setup will not be set to be stable. If... Multiple. Premature wearing of the CPU's External frequency. Be sure that the DIMM you must be possible. 22 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 3. NOTE: You may result when overclocking. NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all DIP switches (DSW) must use CPU Core:Bus Freq.
... because usually Socket 370 processors have locked Frequency Multiples. CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for a complete frequency listing. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. IMPORTANT: When JumperFree mode is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in BIOS setup will not be set to be stable. If... Multiple. Premature wearing of the CPU's External frequency. Be sure that the DIMM you must be possible. 22 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 3. NOTE: You may result when overclocking. NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all DIP switches (DSW) must use CPU Core:Bus Freq.
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... following table is recommended. PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. 3. For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 23 Bold settings are also shown on the previous page. CPU...
... following table is recommended. PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. 3. For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 23 Bold settings are also shown on the previous page. CPU...
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... , but the ECC function will not be same or half DIMM2 memory size) Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = NOTE: At the time this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB (512MB maximum system memory using 128Mbit technology). Memory... shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 24 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3.
... , but the ECC function will not be same or half DIMM2 memory size) Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = NOTE: At the time this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB (512MB maximum system memory using 128Mbit technology). Memory... shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 24 ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3.
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... signals per DIMM slot. 3. DIMM modules are different on the motherboard. SIMMs have a higher pin density. Because the number of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 25 H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage...check the notches on both sides. 88 Pins CUW-RM ® CUW-RM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Lock The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation Insert the ...
... signals per DIMM slot. 3. DIMM modules are different on the motherboard. SIMMs have a higher pin density. Because the number of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. ASUS CUW-RM User's Manual 25 H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage...check the notches on both sides. 88 Pins CUW-RM ® CUW-RM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Lock The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation Insert the ...