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... are both printed on the following page. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual All Rights Reserved. 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 each...
... are both printed on the following page. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual All Rights Reserved. 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 each...
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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 Updating Your BIOS 43 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 43 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 46 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 47 4.2.2 Legend Bar 47 4.3 Main Menu 49 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 50 4.3.2 Keyboard...
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 Updating Your BIOS 43 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 43 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 46 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 47 4.2.2 Legend Bar 47 4.3 Main Menu 49 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 50 4.3.2 Keyboard...
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... 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 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 If you discover...
... 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 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 If you discover...
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..., Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. 8 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 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! This new highly flexible form factor ...parallel port with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! FEATURES Specifications 2. Allows processor settings and easy overclocking...
..., Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. 8 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 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! This new highly flexible form factor ...parallel port with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! FEATURES Specifications 2. Allows processor settings and easy overclocking...
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...conversions, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Digital Flat Panel (DFP) Interface (see 7.1 ASUS LCD-I Module) gives a direct digital connection for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! Integrated Consumer IR ...BIOS! 4Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1.2 Optional Components The following onboard components are optional at the time of Ownership (TCO). • Space Savings! FEATURES • AMR Slot! Hardware random number generator supports new security software for your PC's Health! ASUS CUW(E)-FX...
...conversions, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Digital Flat Panel (DFP) Interface (see 7.1 ASUS LCD-I Module) gives a direct digital connection for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! Integrated Consumer IR ...BIOS! 4Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1.2 Optional Components The following onboard components are optional at the time of Ownership (TCO). • Space Savings! FEATURES • AMR Slot! Hardware random number generator supports new security software for your PC's Health! ASUS CUW(E)-FX...
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...Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to upgrade current IDE devices or cables. • Concurrent PCI! Both the BIOS and hardware levels of +90dB. The new PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-bit ... and Go! Fast 3D graphics engine allows for a SNR (signal to improve audio quality and performance for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Concurrent PCI optimizes system performance with two connectors that support four IDE devices in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to...
...Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to upgrade current IDE devices or cables. • Concurrent PCI! Both the BIOS and hardware levels of +90dB. The new PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-bit ... and Go! Fast 3D graphics engine allows for a SNR (signal to improve audio quality and performance for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Concurrent PCI optimizes system performance with two connectors that support four IDE devices in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to...
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...is necessary to critical motherboard components. Suggestions will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! Through the BIOS, the power button can be turned on managing their computers from their limited resources more information) button. Regardless of the setting, pushing... Alert! Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard and/or Consumer IR device. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on-hand, users can be enabled or disabled through an ...
...is necessary to critical motherboard components. Suggestions will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! Through the BIOS, the power button can be turned on managing their computers from their limited resources more information) button. Regardless of the setting, pushing... Alert! Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard and/or Consumer IR device. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on-hand, users can be enabled or disabled through an ...
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... NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® ® 3. If rebooting is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. Exceeding the specified multiple may result in order to enter BIOS setup to force a multiple of 2 in hanging during bootup, the motherboard will automatically reboot. 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
... NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® ® 3. If rebooting is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. Exceeding the specified multiple may result in order to enter BIOS setup to force a multiple of 2 in hanging during bootup, the motherboard will automatically reboot. 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
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... only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. Install memory in 16, 32,...(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 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB (512MB maximum system memory ...
... only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. Install memory in 16, 32,...(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 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB (512MB maximum system memory ...
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...card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your power supply when adding or... expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for possible future use . Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers or switches. 2. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate with screw on the slot with the screw...
...card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your power supply when adding or... expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for possible future use . Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers or switches. 2. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate with screw on the slot with the screw...
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...Menu. If you install two hard disks, you will need to purchase another on the other end to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see Boot Sequence in 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66 devices be... is intentional. UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must configure the second drive to PIN 1 PIN 1 CUW(E)-FX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 32 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector CUW(E)-FX ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to ...
...Menu. If you install two hard disks, you will need to purchase another on the other end to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see Boot Sequence in 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66 devices be... is intentional. UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must configure the second drive to PIN 1 PIN 1 CUW(E)-FX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 32 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector CUW(E)-FX ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to ...
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Pushing the switch while in the BIOS but the keyboard will turn off . The LED will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF. Pressing the button once will remain lit when ... when the system is powered on and blinks when it is data transfer or waiting in use. 3. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. CUW(E)-FX System Panel Connectors 40 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ResetCon Ground ®...
Pushing the switch while in the BIOS but the keyboard will turn off . The LED will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF. Pressing the button once will remain lit when ... when the system is powered on and blinks when it is data transfer or waiting in use. 3. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. CUW(E)-FX System Panel Connectors 40 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ResetCon Ground ®...
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... system's if it has a power standby feature. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your devices in the following order: a. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with "green" standards or if it complies with ).... The power LED on the front panel of the system case will appear on the chain) c. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 41 3. After all switches are made, close the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. The...
... system's if it has a power standby feature. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your devices in the following order: a. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with "green" standards or if it complies with ).... The power LED on the front panel of the system case will appear on the chain) c. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 41 3. After all switches are made, close the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. The...
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... or shutting down your computer" will not appear when shutting down to enter BIOS setup. For ATX power supplies, you use Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down . H/W SETUP Powering Up 42 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual During power-on, hold down with ATX power supplies. 3. Follow...
... or shutting down your computer" will not appear when shutting down to enter BIOS setup. For ATX power supplies, you use Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down . H/W SETUP Powering Up 42 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual During power-on, hold down with ATX power supplies. 3. Follow...
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...the just created boot disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the disk. 2. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 NOTE: ...AFLASH works only in Windows and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to reinstall the BIOS later. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended...
...the just created boot disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the disk. 2. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 NOTE: ...AFLASH works only in Windows and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to reinstall the BIOS later. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended...
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... appears. 5. Boot from the Main menu and press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP 5. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. 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...
... appears. 5. Boot from the Main menu and press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP 5. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. 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...
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.... 4. The boot block will need servicing. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up . If you saved to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The utility starts to disk above. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be ...new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system from booting up . When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will prevent your system will be displayed. 8. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 7. ASUS CUW(E)-FX ...
.... 4. The boot block will need servicing. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up . If you saved to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The utility starts to disk above. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be ...new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system from booting up . When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will prevent your system will be displayed. 8. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 7. ASUS CUW(E)-FX ...
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... can recognize these changes and record them in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. It is a menu-driven program, which means you with its POST. This section describes how to reconfigure your BIOS screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information 46 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be necessary...
... can recognize these changes and record them in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. It is a menu-driven program, which means you with its POST. This section describes how to reconfigure your BIOS screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information 46 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be necessary...
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... in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. ADVANCED Use this menu to make changes to exit the Setup program. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 47 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen you to the basic system configuration. Navigation Key(s) Function Description or Displays the...
... in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. ADVANCED Use this menu to make changes to exit the Setup program. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 47 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen you to the basic system configuration. Navigation Key(s) Function Description or Displays the...
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... detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. Use the key to return to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This window displays the help document. NOTE: The item heading in the window. ... through the Setup program, note that a right pointer symbol (as you accidentally make unwanted changes to field within a menu. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 48 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. 4. To exit the help window, it indicates that there is...
... detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. Use the key to return to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This window displays the help document. NOTE: The item heading in the window. ... through the Setup program, note that a right pointer symbol (as you accidentally make unwanted changes to field within a menu. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 48 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. 4. To exit the help window, it indicates that there is...