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...LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED...AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service...authorized in writing by ASUS; Manual updates are represented by ...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 intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS... manual revision number. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS...
...LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED...AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service...authorized in writing by ASUS; Manual updates are represented by ...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 intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS... manual revision number. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS...
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...4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 48 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4.4 Advanced Menu 60 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 64 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 67 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 69 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 72 4 ASUS CUW User's...3.8 External Connectors 31 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 45 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUW 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. CONTENTS 1.
...4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 48 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4.4 Advanced Menu 60 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 64 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 67 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 69 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 72 4 ASUS CUW User's...3.8 External Connectors 31 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 45 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUW 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. CONTENTS 1.
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...the disk. 2. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. Reboot your computer from your hard drive. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It will...updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 4. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you boot from the floppy disk. ASUS CUW...
...the disk. 2. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. Reboot your computer from your hard drive. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It will...updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 4. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you boot from the floppy disk. ASUS CUW...
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... the disk you created earlier. 2. Boot from the Main menu and press . At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 48 ASUS CUW User's Manual
... the disk you created earlier. 2. Boot from the Main menu and press . At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 48 ASUS CUW User's Manual
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If you saved to start the update. 7. ASUS CUW User's Manual 49 The boot block will prevent your system from booting up. If this might prevent your system from booting up . 4. The utility starts to boot up . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be displayed. 8. If the Flash Memory Writer...
If you saved to start the update. 7. ASUS CUW User's Manual 49 The boot block will prevent your system from booting up. If this might prevent your system from booting up . 4. The utility starts to boot up . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be displayed. 8. If the Flash Memory Writer...
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... the provided utility as possible. Press to configure your selections among the predetermined choices. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUW User's Manual 51 The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using this program. Even if you are for reference purposes only and may not...
... the provided utility as possible. Press to configure your selections among the predetermined choices. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS CUW User's Manual 51 The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using this program. Even if you are for reference purposes only and may not...
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...disk. Other options for the remaining fields on . Incorrect settings may be partitioned (such as with FDISK). If automatic detection fails, your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually. to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. 4. If automatic detection is successful, ... manufacturer of the drive. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to disable IDE devices ASUS CUW User's Manual 55 To allow the BIOS to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your hard disk drive may cause your system to configure a hard disk drive,...
...disk. Other options for the remaining fields on . Incorrect settings may be partitioned (such as with FDISK). If automatic detection fails, your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually. to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. 4. If automatic detection is successful, ... manufacturer of the drive. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to disable IDE devices ASUS CUW User's Manual 55 To allow the BIOS to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your hard disk drive may cause your system to configure a hard disk drive,...
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...matter whether you want to set this on startup. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUW User's Manual 61 If you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. If detected, the USB controller will load the update on startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... from the default of [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled]; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to the CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal...
...matter whether you want to set this on startup. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUW User's Manual 61 If you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. If detected, the USB controller will load the update on startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... from the default of [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled]; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to the CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal...
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... Menu Power Management [User Define] This option must be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. Configuration options: [User Define] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] ...that the system inactivity period is almost the same as [Max Saving] except that ensures maximum power savings. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE,... make your CONFIG.SYS file. Choose "Advanced" in the "Control Panel." 4. ASUS CUW User's Manual 73
... Menu Power Management [User Define] This option must be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. Configuration options: [User Define] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] ...that the system inactivity period is almost the same as [Max Saving] except that ensures maximum power savings. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE,... make your CONFIG.SYS file. Choose "Advanced" in the "Control Panel." 4. ASUS CUW User's Manual 73
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... for easy access to your preference. Gamma correction is not supported. ASUS CUW User's Manual 105 Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your graphics device such as the color adjustments for new updated drivers and notices. In 16-color and 8-bit color (standard color..., 16.7M-color) modes. 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Information Gives information on your display according to the ASUS Web page for the desktop but this applies to direct3D applications and games.
... for easy access to your preference. Gamma correction is not supported. ASUS CUW User's Manual 105 Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your graphics device such as the color adjustments for new updated drivers and notices. In 16-color and 8-bit color (standard color..., 16.7M-color) modes. 6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as chipset, memory, BIOS, and drivers. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Information Gives information on your display according to the ASUS Web page for the desktop but this applies to direct3D applications and games.
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...'s BIOS and drivers. Select an update method. 3. Choose the site that you to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. 6. Start ASUS Update V2.00. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Launch the utility from a file, you or click Auto Select. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you will need to locate the file. 112 ASUS CUW...
...'s BIOS and drivers. Select an update method. 3. Choose the site that you to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. 6. Start ASUS Update V2.00. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Launch the utility from a file, you or click Auto Select. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you will need to locate the file. 112 ASUS CUW...
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...gaming and interactive music. The specification defines new cost-effective options to help both a back plane physical layer and a point-to consumer electronics devices. ASUS CUW User's Manual 121 APPENDIX Glossary 7. This specification uses software emulation to compete with audio quality comparable to -point cable-connected virtual bus. AGP was ... the IEEE designation for external devices including disk drives, printers and hand-held peripherals such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. The BIOS can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface.
...gaming and interactive music. The specification defines new cost-effective options to help both a back plane physical layer and a point-to consumer electronics devices. ASUS CUW User's Manual 121 APPENDIX Glossary 7. This specification uses software emulation to compete with audio quality comparable to -point cable-connected virtual bus. AGP was ... the IEEE designation for external devices including disk drives, printers and hand-held peripherals such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. The BIOS can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface.
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...time, disk space, and access to use a different IRQ and address assignment. 122 ASUS CUW User's Manual Device Driver A device driver is configured to peripheral devices. DOS is designed to update the BIOS by a specific programming method. Since the contents of instructions that the CPU be ... means to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Bus master IDE transfers data to restart your computer. UltraDMA/ 33 IDE devices can be updated by themselves. 7. Concurrent PCI Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with devices such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. Flash ROM The ...
...time, disk space, and access to use a different IRQ and address assignment. 122 ASUS CUW User's Manual Device Driver A device driver is configured to peripheral devices. DOS is designed to update the BIOS by a specific programming method. Since the contents of instructions that the CPU be ... means to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Bus master IDE transfers data to restart your computer. UltraDMA/ 33 IDE devices can be updated by themselves. 7. Concurrent PCI Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with devices such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. Flash ROM The ...
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.../O and graphics. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are several different types of the Bus Masters. ASUS CUW User's Manual 123 It is a specification that memory does not become a bottleneck to system... perform data transfer without local CPU help and furthermore, the CPU can be updated to ensure that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with jumpers that change the..., the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other x86-compatible microprocessors. The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to documentation provided by expansion card manufacturers. Further, system configuration files may...
.../O and graphics. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are several different types of the Bus Masters. ASUS CUW User's Manual 123 It is a specification that memory does not become a bottleneck to system... perform data transfer without local CPU help and furthermore, the CPU can be updated to ensure that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with jumpers that change the..., the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other x86-compatible microprocessors. The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to documentation provided by expansion card manufacturers. Further, system configuration files may...
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... Changes 81 Display Cache CAS Latency 65 Display Cache Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) 65 Display Cache Paging Mode 65 Display Cache RAS Precharge Time 65 ASUS CUW User's Manual 125 INDEX Symbols CPU Fan 36 Fast-Ethernet Port 33 8-bit, 16-bit I/O Recovery Time 66 Floppy Disk Drive 34 Internal Audio 37... Reboot Setting 21 CPU Fan Speed 77 B CPU Frequency Setting 22 CPU Latency Timer 65 BIOS Beep Code 45 BIOS Beep Codes 45 CPU Level 1 Cache 61 CPU Level 2 Cache 61 CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check 61 BIOS Update 61 CPU Speed 60 Boot Sequence 78 CPU Temperature 77 Boot Up Floppy Seek 79...
... Changes 81 Display Cache CAS Latency 65 Display Cache Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) 65 Display Cache Paging Mode 65 Display Cache RAS Precharge Time 65 ASUS CUW User's Manual 125 INDEX Symbols CPU Fan 36 Fast-Ethernet Port 33 8-bit, 16-bit I/O Recovery Time 66 Floppy Disk Drive 34 Internal Audio 37... Reboot Setting 21 CPU Fan Speed 77 B CPU Frequency Setting 22 CPU Latency Timer 65 BIOS Beep Code 45 BIOS Beep Codes 45 CPU Level 1 Cache 61 CPU Level 2 Cache 61 CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check 61 BIOS Update 61 CPU Speed 60 Boot Sequence 78 CPU Temperature 77 Boot Up Floppy Seek 79...
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...Monitor Output Connector 33 Motherboard Settings 17 Motherboard Layout 14 Motherboard Settings 17 Multi-Sector Transfers 57 O ONB VGA BIOS First 70 Onboard AC97 Modem Controlle 67 Onboard Audio Setting 19 Onboard CIR I/O 68 Onboard CIR IRQ 68 Onboard... Primary IDE Connector 34 Procedure Expansion Card 27 Hardware Setup 17 Procedures CPU Installation 26 Modem Riser Installation 119 Updating BIOS 48 Programs Uninstalling 100 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 31 PS/2 Mouse Connector 31 PS/2 Mouse Function Control 61 PWR... 21 CPU Frequency 22 I/O Voltage 19 JumperFree™ Mode 18 ASUS CUW User's Manual 127
...Monitor Output Connector 33 Motherboard Settings 17 Motherboard Layout 14 Motherboard Settings 17 Multi-Sector Transfers 57 O ONB VGA BIOS First 70 Onboard AC97 Modem Controlle 67 Onboard Audio Setting 19 Onboard CIR I/O 68 Onboard CIR IRQ 68 Onboard... Primary IDE Connector 34 Procedure Expansion Card 27 Hardware Setup 17 Procedures CPU Installation 26 Modem Riser Installation 119 Updating BIOS 48 Programs Uninstalling 100 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 31 PS/2 Mouse Connector 31 PS/2 Mouse Function Control 61 PWR... 21 CPU Frequency 22 I/O Voltage 19 JumperFree™ Mode 18 ASUS CUW User's Manual 127
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...Password 58 Support CD Main Menu 85 Navigation Button 85 Suspend Mode 74 Suspend-to-RAM Capability 74 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS 69 System Date 54 System Management Interrupt Lead 43 System Memory 24 System Power LED Lead 43 System Time ... Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 114 Yamaha XGstudio Player 113 V VCORE Voltage 77 Video Off Method 74 Video Off Option 74 Video ROM BIOS Shadow 72 Voltage +12 77 +3.3 77 +5 77 -12 77 -5 77 VCORE 77 W Wake On LAN 75 Wake ... Use Standard Infrared 68 Ultra DMA Mode 57 Uninstalling Programs 100 Universal Serial Bus 32 Updating Your BIOS 47 USB Function 70 128 ASUS CUW User's Manual
...Password 58 Support CD Main Menu 85 Navigation Button 85 Suspend Mode 74 Suspend-to-RAM Capability 74 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS 69 System Date 54 System Management Interrupt Lead 43 System Memory 24 System Power LED Lead 43 System Time ... Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 114 Yamaha XGstudio Player 113 V VCORE Voltage 77 Video Off Method 74 Video Off Option 74 Video ROM BIOS Shadow 72 Voltage +12 77 +3.3 77 +5 77 -12 77 -5 77 VCORE 77 W Wake On LAN 75 Wake ... Use Standard Infrared 68 Ultra DMA Mode 57 Uninstalling Programs 100 Universal Serial Bus 32 Updating Your BIOS 47 USB Function 70 128 ASUS CUW User's Manual