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... product itself. Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 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 backup purposes, without intent to ...before and after the period of the manual revision number. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by ASUS; Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
... product itself. Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 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 backup purposes, without intent to ...before and after the period of the manual revision number. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by ASUS; Copyright © 2000 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS CUW(E)-FX 1.01 E495 January 2000 2 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
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...INDEX 121 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 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 LDCM Local Setup 82 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 84 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 ...
...INDEX 121 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 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 LDCM Local Setup 82 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 84 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 ...
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... module (optional) ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 7 1. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) 40-pin ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities...
... module (optional) ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 7 1. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) 40-pin ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities...
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... of the standard graphics driver (2D high-end graphics WinMark) using ASUS' custom graphics driver. Provides one parallel port with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. PCI supports up to -use PCs. Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. 8 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Supports Intel...
... of the standard graphics driver (2D high-end graphics WinMark) using ASUS' custom graphics driver. Provides one parallel port with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. PCI supports up to -use PCs. Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. 8 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual Supports Intel...
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...drives. • Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed! ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of all the energy saving standards. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as... PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. AC'97 DAC/ADC built into the audio CODEC reduces noise to improve audio quality...
...drives. • Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed! ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of all the energy saving standards. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as... PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. AC'97 DAC/ADC built into the audio CODEC reduces noise to improve audio quality...
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...more critical for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert! This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up! System voltage levels are set for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper system...Button! To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on remotely through BIOS setup to allow the computer to the user. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! All the fans are monitored to ensure stable current...
...more critical for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert! This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up! System voltage levels are set for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper system...Button! To prevent system overheat and system damage, this benefit on remotely through BIOS setup to allow the computer to the user. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 11 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! All the fans are monitored to ensure stable current...
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FEATURES MB Components 2. 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) ...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 ...
FEATURES MB Components 2. 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) ...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 ...
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...the slot you intend to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Make sure that you removed above. 5. Remove... Setup Procedure for your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for more information). 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly....
...the slot you intend to both your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 25 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Make sure that you removed above. 5. Remove... Setup Procedure for your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for more information). 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly....
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INT-B ----- H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 27 INT-D ---- Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT-C ----- 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 --- 3.
INT-B ----- H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 27 INT-D ---- Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT-C ----- 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 --- 3.
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Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for rebooting your power switch. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. 3. Wake-up can be controlled by a momentary switch connected to save electricity and expand the life of the system's power. 32) System...Power LED Speaker Connector 3. The system power LED shows the status of certain components when the system is controlled by settings in use. CUW(E)-FX System Panel Connectors 40 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system's power supply. 31) ATX Power Switch ...
Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for rebooting your power switch. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. 3. Wake-up can be controlled by a momentary switch connected to save electricity and expand the life of the system's power. 32) System...Power LED Speaker Connector 3. The system power LED shows the status of certain components when the system is controlled by settings in use. CUW(E)-FX System Panel Connectors 40 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system's power supply. 31) ATX Power Switch ...
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... (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! This file works only in DOS mode. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not .... In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to reinstall the BIOS later. To determine the BIOS version of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to run AFLASH. 4. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you reboot using a floppy....
... (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! This file works only in DOS mode. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 43 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not .... In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to reinstall the BIOS later. To determine the BIOS version of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to run AFLASH. 4. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you reboot using a floppy....
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... compliancy. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 79 For Windows NT 4.0, you start Windows 98 for the initial restart prompt is incompatible with the integrated VGA. Always use OSR 2.0 or later. 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. You...
... compliancy. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 79 For Windows NT 4.0, you start Windows 98 for the initial restart prompt is incompatible with the integrated VGA. Always use OSR 2.0 or later. 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. You...
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..., and then click Finish. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) Click here. (6) Click here. (8) Browse to bring up the setup screen. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 89 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...
..., and then click Finish. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) Click here. (6) Click here. (8) Browse to bring up the setup screen. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 89 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...
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5. 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. S/W SETUP Windows 98 90 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
5. 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. S/W SETUP Windows 98 90 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual
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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. 5. 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.
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. 5. 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.
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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 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. 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 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. 5.
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... your display according to your graphics device such as the color adjustments for the desktop but this applies to the ASUS Web page for easy access to direct3D applications and games. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 101 In 16-color and 8-bit color (standard color, 256-color) modes, the gamma correction function is... color, 16.7M-color) modes. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Information Gives information on your preference. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Internet links are also available for new updated drivers and notices. Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as chipset, memory, BIOS, and...
... your display according to your graphics device such as the color adjustments for the desktop but this applies to the ASUS Web page for easy access to direct3D applications and games. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 101 In 16-color and 8-bit color (standard color, 256-color) modes, the gamma correction function is... color, 16.7M-color) modes. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Information Gives information on your preference. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. Internet links are also available for new updated drivers and notices. Color (Direct3D/Game) This is the same as chipset, memory, BIOS, and...
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.... Choose the site that is a utility that you or click Auto Select. Select an update method. 3. If you will need to locate the file. 108 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. SOFTWARE REFERENCE...
.... Choose the site that is a utility that you or click Auto Select. Select an update method. 3. If you will need to locate the file. 108 ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual S/W REFERENCE Windows 98 6. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. SOFTWARE REFERENCE...
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...-I Module 7. You must have full-screen display, please set up the VGA driver that comes with a screw. 5. Plug the signal cable of LCD-TV headers. 2. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 113 This controller module transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-...to the system chassis with your LCD panel without any driver. Secure the bracket to -digital conversions, which can work ...
...-I Module 7. You must have full-screen display, please set up the VGA driver that comes with a screw. 5. Plug the signal cable of LCD-TV headers. 2. ASUS CUW(E)-FX User's Manual 113 This controller module transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-...to the system chassis with your LCD panel without any driver. Secure the bracket to -digital conversions, which can work ...