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FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUWE-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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (... 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 62 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 65 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 67 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 70 4 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual CONTENTS 1.
FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUWE-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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (... 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 62 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 65 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 67 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 70 4 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual CONTENTS 1.
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...5.3 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 83 5.4 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset 84 5.5 VGA Driver Setup 85 5.6 Audio Driver Setup 86 5.7 Intel Security Driver 87 5.8 LDCM Local Setup 88 5.9 LDCM Administrator Setup 90 5.10 ASUS PC Probe 93 5.11 ASUS LiveUpdate ... 113 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 113 7.2 Modem Riser 115 7.3 Glossary 117 INDEX 123 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 101 6.1 Display Properties 101 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 105 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate 110 6.4 Using Yamaha XGstudio Player 109 6.5 Using Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 110 6.6 Hardware Information 112...
...5.3 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 83 5.4 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset 84 5.5 VGA Driver Setup 85 5.6 Audio Driver Setup 86 5.7 Intel Security Driver 87 5.8 LDCM Local Setup 88 5.9 LDCM Administrator Setup 90 5.10 ASUS PC Probe 93 5.11 ASUS LiveUpdate ... 113 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 113 7.2 Modem Riser 115 7.3 Glossary 117 INDEX 123 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 101 6.1 Display Properties 101 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 105 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate 110 6.4 Using Yamaha XGstudio Player 109 6.5 Using Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 110 6.6 Hardware Information 112...
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... setting 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 CUWE-RM User's Manual...
... setting 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 CUWE-RM User's Manual...
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...setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for 2D graphics. • ASUS Graphics Driver! Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual DRAM controller supports asymmetrical addressing and three DIMM sockets support Intel PC100...Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. • AMR Slot! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUWE-RM Motherboard The CUWE-RM motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Controller supports UltraDMA/66 up to 66MB/s, UltraDMA/ 33 up to 33MB/s, and PIO Mode 4 up to 17MB...
...setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for 2D graphics. • ASUS Graphics Driver! Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual DRAM controller supports asymmetrical addressing and three DIMM sockets support Intel PC100...Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. • AMR Slot! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUWE-RM Motherboard The CUWE-RM motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Controller supports UltraDMA/66 up to 66MB/s, UltraDMA/ 33 up to 33MB/s, and PIO Mode 4 up to 17MB...
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...and analog-to 48kHz. • PCI Audio! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for your PC. ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 9 FEATURES • Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection! Provides Yamaha YMF744B PCI audio chipset with external ...ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! Software Audio and Hardware AC'97 V2.1 Codec compliant, Analog Device's 3D sound circuitry, sample rate conversion from 7kHz to -digital conversions, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard...
...and analog-to 48kHz. • PCI Audio! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for your PC. ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 9 FEATURES • Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection! Provides Yamaha YMF744B PCI audio chipset with external ...ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! Software Audio and Hardware AC'97 V2.1 Codec compliant, Analog Device's 3D sound circuitry, sample rate conversion from 7kHz to -digital conversions, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard...
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...SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 66MB/s using PC100-compliant SDRAM. • ACPI Ready! To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meet PC'99 compliancy. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/ 33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, ... around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual Colorcoded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives. ...
...SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 66MB/s using PC100-compliant SDRAM. • ACPI Ready! To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meet PC'99 compliancy. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/ 33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, ... around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual Colorcoded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives. ...
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... application crashes. Keyboard or Mouse power up to be enabled or disabled through an internal or external modem. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! FEATURES Intelligence 2. Voltage specifications are set ...• Message LED (requires ACPI OS support)! This allows a computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 11 Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable current to the user....
... application crashes. Keyboard or Mouse power up to be enabled or disabled through an internal or external modem. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! FEATURES Intelligence 2. Voltage specifications are set ...• Message LED (requires ACPI OS support)! This allows a computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 11 Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable current to the user....
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SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT IDELED 14 ASUS CUWE-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 ... In MIC2 VIDEO AUX Super I/O CD LCDTV1 TAD Audio Modem Riser (AMR) 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM Intel 810E Graphics & Memory Controller Hub Audio Codec Setting CUWE-RM Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 PCI3VSBSEL SPDO SPDI ® AUDIOEN YAMAHA Audio Chipset 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 WOL_CON JEN Row 00 11...
SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT IDELED 14 ASUS CUWE-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 ... In MIC2 VIDEO AUX Super I/O CD LCDTV1 TAD Audio Modem Riser (AMR) 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM Intel 810E Graphics & Memory Controller Hub Audio Codec Setting CUWE-RM Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 PCI3VSBSEL SPDO SPDI ® AUDIOEN YAMAHA Audio Chipset 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 WOL_CON JEN Row 00 11...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) VIO 3) AUDIOEN 4) CODEC 5) PCI3VSEL 6) SAFE_MD 7) NO_REBOOT 8) DSW p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.18 I/O Voltage Setting (Normal/+3.66V) p.19 Onboard Audio Setting (Enable/..., VIDEO, CD p.39 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4-pins) 20) MIC2 p.39 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 21) SPD0/SPD1 p.40 Digital Audio Interface Headers (Two 2-pins) ASUS CUWE-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) AUDIOEN 4) CODEC 5) PCI3VSEL 6) SAFE_MD 7) NO_REBOOT 8) DSW p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.18 I/O Voltage Setting (Normal/+3.66V) p.19 Onboard Audio Setting (Enable/..., VIDEO, CD p.39 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4-pins) 20) MIC2 p.39 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 21) SPD0/SPD1 p.40 Digital Audio Interface Headers (Two 2-pins) ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
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... them against damage from the system. 3. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. WARNING...
... them against damage from the system. 3. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. WARNING...
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...; Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you leave this setting on its default. 18 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] (default) Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUWE-RM ® 123 DSW ON 12345 123 OFF Jumper Mode JumperFree Mode JEN CUWE-RM JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you to select...
...; Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you leave this setting on its default. 18 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] (default) Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUWE-RM ® 123 DSW ON 12345 123 OFF Jumper Mode JumperFree Mode JEN CUWE-RM JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you to select...
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Setting Enable AUDIOEN [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] AUDIOEN CUWE-RM ® 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable CUWE-RM Onboard Audio Setting 4) Onboard Audio Codec Setting (CODEC) on the AMR slot (see 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot). 3. If using a ... AMR on audio model only The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be disabled. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings SPK AUD_EN1 SPK AUD_EN1 ADN# AUD_EN2 CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM Audio Codec Setting 3 2 1 Enable ADN# AUD_EN2 3 2 1 Disable ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 19 Disable the onboard audio if you are using a PCI audio card on ...
Setting Enable AUDIOEN [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] AUDIOEN CUWE-RM ® 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable CUWE-RM Onboard Audio Setting 4) Onboard Audio Codec Setting (CODEC) on the AMR slot (see 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot). 3. If using a ... AMR on audio model only The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be disabled. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings SPK AUD_EN1 SPK AUD_EN1 ADN# AUD_EN2 CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM Audio Codec Setting 3 2 1 Enable ADN# AUD_EN2 3 2 1 Disable ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 19 Disable the onboard audio if you are using a PCI audio card on ...
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... VSB. If this jumper to correct the problem. Setting PCI3VSEL Enable 3VSB [1-2] (default) Disable 3VSB [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM PCI 3 Volt Selection PCI3VSBSEL 123 123 Enable 3 VSB Disable 3 VSB 6) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD) Usually socket 370... of 2 in hanging during bootup. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM Safe Mode Setting SAFE_MD 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 Safe Mode 20 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual With unlocked socket 370 processors, exceeding the specified multiple is no way to...
... VSB. If this jumper to correct the problem. Setting PCI3VSEL Enable 3VSB [1-2] (default) Disable 3VSB [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM PCI 3 Volt Selection PCI3VSBSEL 123 123 Enable 3 VSB Disable 3 VSB 6) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD) Usually socket 370... of 2 in hanging during bootup. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM Safe Mode Setting SAFE_MD 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 Safe Mode 20 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual With unlocked socket 370 processors, exceeding the specified multiple is no way to...
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If rebooting is set this jumper to No Reboot to disable auto-reboot. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 7) 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. Setting Normal No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot 3. 3.
If rebooting is set this jumper to No Reboot to disable auto-reboot. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 7) 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. Setting Normal No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot 3. 3.
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...recommended bus frequencies are not available here because usually Socket 370 processors have no effect. WARNING! 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. This allows the selection of the processor may set the Frequency Multiple. The CPU External Frequency multiplied ...CUWE-RM CPU External Clock ON Frequency Selection 12345 140MHz 105MHz 12345 149MHz 112MHz 12345 CPU → 166MHz SDRAM → 125MHz (JumperFree Mode) NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. Be sure that the DIMM you must be possible. 22 ASUS CUWE-RM...
...recommended bus frequencies are not available here because usually Socket 370 processors have no effect. WARNING! 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. This allows the selection of the processor may set the Frequency Multiple. The CPU External Frequency multiplied ...CUWE-RM CPU External Clock ON Frequency Selection 12345 140MHz 105MHz 12345 149MHz 112MHz 12345 CPU → 166MHz SDRAM → 125MHz (JumperFree Mode) NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. Be sure that the DIMM you must be possible. 22 ASUS CUWE-RM...
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... only. Bold settings are also shown on the previous page. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. CPU SDRAM (MHz) (MHz) 69 103 70 105 71 106 66 100 72 108 75 112 76 114 85 127 112 112 105 105... is for up to 33MHz, therefore using PC100-compliant DIMMs and setting SDRAM to 1/3 the speed of the processor. For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 23 3.
... only. Bold settings are also shown on the previous page. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. CPU SDRAM (MHz) (MHz) 69 103 70 105 71 106 66 100 72 108 75 112 76 114 85 127 112 112 105 105... is for up to 33MHz, therefore using PC100-compliant DIMMs and setting SDRAM to 1/3 the speed of the processor. For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 23 3.
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...3. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 24 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual double-sided come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). This chipset does not support ECC. Install memory ...performance vs. Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics' performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • When this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. However, ECC memory ...
...3. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 24 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual double-sided come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). This chipset does not support ECC. Install memory ...performance vs. Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics' performance. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • When this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. However, ECC memory ...
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...have the same pin contact on both sides. 88 Pins CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Lock The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 25 H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position...Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. SIMMs have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. 3. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
...have the same pin contact on both sides. 88 Pins CUWE-RM ® CUWE-RM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Lock The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual 25 H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position...Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. SIMMs have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. 3. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
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... to prevent overheating. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron CUWE-RM ® Notch Coppermine CUWE-RM Socket 370 Gold Arrow 26 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the CPU. HARDWARE SETUP...
... to prevent overheating. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) Celeron CUWE-RM ® Notch Coppermine CUWE-RM Socket 370 Gold Arrow 26 ASUS CUWE-RM User's Manual WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the CPU. HARDWARE SETUP...