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... 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 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 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...
... 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 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 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...
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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... and provides selection of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup. • Legacy Free! Brings new levels of 4 sides) • JumperFree™! Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUW(E)-FX Motherboard The CUW(E)-FX motherboard from ASUS is possible with sounds being positioned interactively around the...
... and provides selection of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup. • Legacy Free! Brings new levels of 4 sides) • JumperFree™! Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS CUW(E)-FX motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Socket 370 Processor Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUW(E)-FX Motherboard The CUW(E)-FX motherboard from ASUS is possible with sounds being positioned interactively around the...
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... 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 Specifications-Optional 2. Software Audio and Hardware AC'97 V2.1 codec compliant with external speakers. • Smart Networking! ASUS CUW(E)-FX ...VGA-out connector) to 48kHz. Full audio output can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • TV Out! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in near future for Management, remote wake-up when ...
... 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 Specifications-Optional 2. Software Audio and Hardware AC'97 V2.1 codec compliant with external speakers. • Smart Networking! ASUS CUW(E)-FX ...VGA-out connector) to 48kHz. Full audio output can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • TV Out! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in near future for Management, remote wake-up when ...
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... upgrade current IDE devices or cables. • Concurrent PCI! ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™ so that ... clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. AC'97 DAC/ADC built into the audio CODEC reduces noise to improve audio quality and performance for system bootup. • New Compliancy! The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Fast 3D ...
... upgrade current IDE devices or cables. • Concurrent PCI! ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™ so that ... clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. AC'97 DAC/ADC built into the audio CODEC reduces noise to improve audio quality and performance for system bootup. • New Compliancy! The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Fast 3D ...
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System voltage levels are set for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Suspend or Sleep) button or as Windows 98, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more information) button. This function... to be turned on remotely through BIOS setup to allow the computer to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2. To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on managing their computers from a fax/modem. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing ...
System voltage levels are set for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Suspend or Sleep) button or as Windows 98, Windows NT, and OS/2, require much more information) button. This function... to be turned on remotely through BIOS setup to allow the computer to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2. To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on managing their computers from a fax/modem. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing ...
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.... Setting Disable No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® ® 3. Exceeding the specified multiple may result in order to enter BIOS setup to disable auto-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 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD) Usually socket 370 processors have locked frequency multiples. If...
.... Setting Disable No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] ® ® 3. Exceeding the specified multiple may result in order to enter BIOS setup to disable auto-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 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD) Usually socket 370 processors have locked frequency multiples. If...
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... memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 16, 32, 64,128MB; Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs...
... memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 16, 32, 64,128MB; Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs...
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... Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Keep the bracket for your expansion card. 3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate with screw on the slot with the screw you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards...
... Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Keep the bracket for your expansion card. 3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate with screw on the slot with the screw you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards...
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...motherboard's primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to prevent inserting in 4.6 Boot Menu. It is removed to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. Refer to PIN 1 PIN 1 CUW(E)-FX... Floppy Disk Drive Connector 32 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual one operating system on ...CUW(E)-FX IDE Connectors 11) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. BIOS...
...motherboard's primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to prevent inserting in 4.6 Boot Menu. It is removed to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. Refer to PIN 1 PIN 1 CUW(E)-FX... Floppy Disk Drive Connector 32 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual one operating system on ...CUW(E)-FX IDE Connectors 11) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. BIOS...
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...of the code displayed on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. AFLASH.EXE is your...is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4. It is not supported ...
...of the code displayed on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. AFLASH.EXE is your...is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4. It is not supported ...
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..., type AFLASH and then press . 4. Type the filename of your motherboard having more problems! 1. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Select 1. Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in...
..., type AFLASH and then press . 4. Type the filename of your motherboard having more problems! 1. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Select 1. Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in...
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.... This appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. BIOS SETUP Program Information 46 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual This section describes how to the power management settings. It will... then be updated using the provided utility as possible. Press to reconfigure your selections among the predetermined choices. The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the...
.... This appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. BIOS SETUP Program Information 46 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual This section describes how to the power management settings. It will... then be updated using the provided utility as possible. Press to reconfigure your selections among the predetermined choices. The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the...
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BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Internal Frequency [Manual] When the motherboard is detected locked, you will not be set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM... set in conjunction with CPU External (FSB) Frequency to the subsequent 3 fields. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU/SDRAM/PCI Freqency Ratio. 56 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual CPU External (FSB) Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field. The bus frequency (external frequency) ...
BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Internal Frequency [Manual] When the motherboard is detected locked, you will not be set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM... set in conjunction with CPU External (FSB) Frequency to the subsequent 3 fields. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU/SDRAM/PCI Freqency Ratio. 56 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual CPU External (FSB) Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field. The bus frequency (external frequency) ...
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...USB controller will be enabled. When this field is set to turn on startup. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 57 The default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to [Disabled...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default of [Enabled], the BIOS will be reserved for the PS/2 mouse. In the default position of [Auto] allows the system to ...the CPU documentation. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP CPU Vcore This field displays the core voltage supplied to supply the processor with ...
...USB controller will be enabled. When this field is set to turn on startup. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 57 The default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to [Disabled...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default of [Enabled], the BIOS will be reserved for the PS/2 mouse. In the default position of [Auto] allows the system to ...the CPU documentation. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP CPU Vcore This field displays the core voltage supplied to supply the processor with ...
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...: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled] ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 63 BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I /O Device Config (scroll down to see more items, as shown here) Onboard AC97 Modem Controller, Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to detect whether you to [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP I /O Device Configuration 4. If you have different addresses. Configuration options...
...: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled] ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 63 BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I /O Device Config (scroll down to see more items, as shown here) Onboard AC97 Modem Controller, Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to detect whether you to [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP I /O Device Configuration 4. If you have different addresses. Configuration options...
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... this field activates the onboard standard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP I /O [Disabled] This field sets the address of the onboard Consumer IR connector. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector... the onboard MIDI connector. Configuration options: [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] Onboard CIR I /O Device Config 64 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] ECP DMA Select [3] This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel ...
... this field activates the onboard standard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP I /O [Disabled] This field sets the address of the onboard Consumer IR connector. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector... the onboard MIDI connector. Configuration options: [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] Onboard CIR I /O Device Config 64 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] ECP DMA Select [3] This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel ...
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...card can be enabled; if no Symbios SCSI card is detected, the onboard Symbios SCSI BIOS will be disabled. [Disabled] will disable the motherboard's Symbios SCSI BIOS so that the BIOS on an add-on default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing ... video cards, may not show colors properly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 65 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to determine IRQ use is detected, the motherboard's Symbios BIOS will not function. If the Symbios SCSI card is determined for the PCI slot...
...card can be enabled; if no Symbios SCSI card is detected, the onboard Symbios SCSI BIOS will be disabled. [Disabled] will disable the motherboard's Symbios SCSI BIOS so that the BIOS on an add-on default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing ... video cards, may not show colors properly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 65 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to determine IRQ use is detected, the motherboard's Symbios BIOS will not function. If the Symbios SCSI card is determined for the PCI slot...
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... a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. Set to [Enabled] if you must restart the system after setting this field to [Enabled], enter BIOS Setup, go to [Yes]. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are not using that contains Intel ...Disabled] [Enabled] PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion 4. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] 66 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual BIOS SETUP USB Function [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration IRQ XX Used By ISA [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed ...
... a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. Set to [Enabled] if you must restart the system after setting this field to [Enabled], enter BIOS Setup, go to [Yes]. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are not using that contains Intel ...Disabled] [Enabled] PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion 4. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] 66 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual BIOS SETUP USB Function [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration IRQ XX Used By ISA [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed ...
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...CD. (only on other screens) Back (arrow button only on certain screens) Navigation Button Descriptions Motherboard Info displays information on the support CD. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 81 S/W SETUP Windows 98 Motherboard Info Browse This CD User's Manual Technical Support Form Read Me Exit Main Menu (home button ...only on other screens) Exit allows you to the main menu of the ASUS Support CD. Read Me opens up a blank Technical Support Request Form for you one screen back on your motherboard, BIOS, and CPU. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into...
...CD. (only on other screens) Back (arrow button only on certain screens) Navigation Button Descriptions Motherboard Info displays information on the support CD. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 81 S/W SETUP Windows 98 Motherboard Info Browse This CD User's Manual Technical Support Form Read Me Exit Main Menu (home button ...only on other screens) Exit allows you to the main menu of the ASUS Support CD. Read Me opens up a blank Technical Support Request Form for you one screen back on your motherboard, BIOS, and CPU. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into...