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... Configuration 64 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 67 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 69 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 72 4 ASUS CUWE User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUWE 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. 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 (DIMM 24 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 24 3.5.2 DIMM...
... Configuration 64 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 67 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 69 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 72 4 ASUS CUWE User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS CUWE 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. 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 (DIMM 24 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 24 3.5.2 DIMM...
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... Ethernet Card 117 7.2 Modem Riser 119 7.3 Glossary 121 INDEX 127 ASUS CUWE User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 83 5.1 Operating Systems 83 5.2 Starting Windows For the First Time 83 5.3 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 85 5.4 LDCM Local Setup 86 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 88 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 91 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 92 5.8 Drivers 93 5.9 Other 94 5.10 Uninstalling Programs 100...
... Ethernet Card 117 7.2 Modem Riser 119 7.3 Glossary 121 INDEX 127 ASUS CUWE User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 83 5.1 Operating Systems 83 5.2 Starting Windows For the First Time 83 5.3 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 85 5.4 LDCM Local Setup 86 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 88 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 91 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 92 5.8 Drivers 93 5.9 Other 94 5.10 Uninstalling Programs 100...
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...6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/ 33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and...model only) LCD panel & Serial COM2 connector with bracket (for LCD model only) ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS CUWE User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
...6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/ 33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and...model only) LCD panel & Serial COM2 connector with bracket (for LCD model only) ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS CUWE User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
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... resolutions. • Versatile Memory Support! Each PCI slot can gain about 12% performance over that of 4 sides) • JumperFree™ Mode! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUWE Motherboard The CUWE motherboard from ASUS is enabled. ASUS custom graphics driver also provides more features and provides selection of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode...
... resolutions. • Versatile Memory Support! Each PCI slot can gain about 12% performance over that of 4 sides) • JumperFree™ Mode! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUWE Motherboard The CUWE motherboard from ASUS is enabled. ASUS custom graphics driver also provides more features and provides selection of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode...
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...Monitoring for connecting a digital flat panel (analog flat panel must be directed to -digital conversions, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Integrated Consumer... and secured Internet transactions. • Wired for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! Supports TCO function. • Space Savings! ASUS CUWE User's Manual 9 2. Full audio output can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • No Messy Wires!
...Monitoring for connecting a digital flat panel (analog flat panel must be directed to -digital conversions, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Integrated Consumer... and secured Internet transactions. • Wired for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! Supports TCO function. • Space Savings! ASUS CUWE User's Manual 9 2. Full audio output can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • No Messy Wires!
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...out of +90dB. Fast 3D graphics engine allows for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. The best of all ASUS smart series motherboards. With these new technology is compatible with two connectors that these features implemented in two channels. 2. Colorcoded connectors... Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed! The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUWE User's Manual ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to...
...out of +90dB. Fast 3D graphics engine allows for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. The best of all ASUS smart series motherboards. With these new technology is compatible with two connectors that these features implemented in two channels. 2. Colorcoded connectors... Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed! The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUWE User's Manual ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to...
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... 4 seconds will warn the user before the system resources are more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. All the fans are monitored to ... through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! Suspend or Sleep) button or... or Mouse power up to the user. • Peripheral Power Up! ASUS CUWE User's Manual 11
... 4 seconds will warn the user before the system resources are more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. All the fans are monitored to ... through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! Suspend or Sleep) button or... or Mouse power up to the user. • Peripheral Power Up! ASUS CUWE User's Manual 11
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...PCI1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) PCI2 CUWE R180 (Clear COMS) PCI3 WOL_CON PCI4 Multi-I/O WOR COM2 PCI to ISA Bridge PCI5 4Mbit Firmware Hub JEN ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor ISA1 PCI6 ISA2 IR IDELED CHA SMB STB_PWR PANEL NOTES: Grayed items... are optional at the time of purchase. The PCI/ISA configuration is dependent on territory. 14 ASUS CUWE User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: Top: VIO USB1 RJ45 USB2 COM1 Socket 370 01 01 01 CPU_FAN ...
...PCI1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) PCI2 CUWE R180 (Clear COMS) PCI3 WOL_CON PCI4 Multi-I/O WOR COM2 PCI to ISA Bridge PCI5 4Mbit Firmware Hub JEN ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor ISA1 PCI6 ISA2 IR IDELED CHA SMB STB_PWR PANEL NOTES: Grayed items... are optional at the time of purchase. The PCI/ISA configuration is dependent on territory. 14 ASUS CUWE User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: Top: VIO USB1 RJ45 USB2 COM1 Socket 370 01 01 01 CPU_FAN ...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) VIO 3) AUDIO CODEC 4) LAN_EN 5) LAN_PWR 6) SAFE_MD 7) NO_REBOOT 8) DSW p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.19 I/O Voltage Setting (Normal/+3.66V) p.19 Onboard Audio Setting (... p.37 Internal Speaker Connector (4-pins) (optional) 18) IR (CIR/SIR) p.38 Infrared Module Connector (10-1 pins) 19) COM2 p.38 Serial Port COM2 Header (10-1 pins) ASUS CUWE User's Manual 15 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) VIO 3) AUDIO CODEC 4) LAN_EN 5) LAN_PWR 6) SAFE_MD 7) NO_REBOOT 8) DSW p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.19 I/O Voltage Setting (Normal/+3.66V) p.19 Onboard Audio Setting (... p.37 Internal Speaker Connector (4-pins) (optional) 18) IR (CIR/SIR) p.38 Infrared Module Connector (10-1 pins) 19) COM2 p.38 Serial Port COM2 Header (10-1 pins) ASUS CUWE User's Manual 15 3.
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... one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection CUWE DIP Switches ASUS CUWE User's Manual 17 Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Frequency Selection ® 2. Frequency Selection CUWE 3. If you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit...
... one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection CUWE DIP Switches ASUS CUWE User's Manual 17 Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Frequency Selection ® 2. Frequency Selection CUWE 3. If you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit...
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3. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) 01 01 01 JEN 123 123 ® CUWE Jumper JumperFree (Default) CUWE JumperFree™ Mode Setting 3. NOTE: For JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS CUWE User's Manual
3. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) 01 01 01 JEN 123 123 ® CUWE Jumper JumperFree (Default) CUWE JumperFree™ Mode Setting 3. NOTE: For JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS CUWE User's Manual
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... all of your processor setting requires a higher voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 CUWE Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Setting Enable AUDIO CODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] Enable (Default) Disable SPK AUD_EN1 SPK AUD_EN1 ® CUWE 3 3 2 2 1 1 ADN# AUD_EN2 ADN# AUD_EN2 CUWE Audio Codec Setting ASUS CUWE User's Manual 19 Setting Normal VIO [1-2] (default) 3.66V...
... all of your processor setting requires a higher voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 CUWE Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Setting Enable AUDIO CODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] Enable (Default) Disable SPK AUD_EN1 SPK AUD_EN1 ® CUWE 3 3 2 2 1 1 ADN# AUD_EN2 ADN# AUD_EN2 CUWE Audio Codec Setting ASUS CUWE User's Manual 19 Setting Normal VIO [1-2] (default) 3.66V...
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...) on LAN model only The onboard LAN may be set to normal or standby power. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting Normal Standby LAN_PWR [1-2] [2-3] (default) ® CUWE CUWE LAN Power Setting LAN_PWR 123 Normal (Default) 123 Standby (STB) 20 ASUS CUWE User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 4) Onboard LAN Setting (LAN_EN) on LAN model only The onboard LAN power...
...) on LAN model only The onboard LAN may be set to normal or standby power. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting Normal Standby LAN_PWR [1-2] [2-3] (default) ® CUWE CUWE LAN Power Setting LAN_PWR 123 Normal (Default) 123 Standby (STB) 20 ASUS CUWE User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 4) Onboard LAN Setting (LAN_EN) on LAN model only The onboard LAN power...
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... result in order to enter BIOS setup to force a multiple of 2 in hanging during bootup, the motherboard will be disabled. Setting NO_REBOOT Normal [1-2] (default) No Reboot [2-3] ® CUWE CUWE Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot ASUS CUWE User's Manual 21 With unlocked socket processors, exceeding the specified multiple is repeating ineffectively, set so that...
... result in order to enter BIOS setup to force a multiple of 2 in hanging during bootup, the motherboard will be disabled. Setting NO_REBOOT Normal [1-2] (default) No Reboot [2-3] ® CUWE CUWE Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot ASUS CUWE User's Manual 21 With unlocked socket processors, exceeding the specified multiple is repeating ineffectively, set so that...
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... (the advertised CPU speed). If your memory type, select the appropriate "SDRAM" speed along with the appropriate "CPU" speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: For JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW) must use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will have ... the Frequency Multiple is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the BIOS setup to set to be possible. 22 ASUS CUWE User's Manual WARNING! 3. For Coppermine processors, CPU frequencies other than the recommended bus frequencies are not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM...
... (the advertised CPU speed). If your memory type, select the appropriate "SDRAM" speed along with the appropriate "CPU" speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: For JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW) must use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will have ... the Frequency Multiple is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the BIOS setup to set to be possible. 22 ASUS CUWE User's Manual WARNING! 3. For Coppermine processors, CPU frequencies other than the recommended bus frequencies are not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM...
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... 3. PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS CUWE User's Manual 23 3. CPU SDRAM (MHz) (MHz) 69 103 70 105 71 106 66 100 72...
... 3. PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS CUWE User's Manual 23 3. CPU SDRAM (MHz) (MHz) 69 103 70 105 71 106 66 100 72...
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...modules must be used , but the ECC function will not be used because of the strict timing issues involved under this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. Install memory in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. stability. ...) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of choice for best performance vs. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 24 ASUS CUWE User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is the memory of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, ...
...modules must be used , but the ECC function will not be used because of the strict timing issues involved under this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. Install memory in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. stability. ...) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of choice for best performance vs. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 24 ASUS CUWE User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is the memory of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, ...
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... Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. Lock 01 01 01 88 Pins ® CUWE CUWE 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. ASUS CUWE User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.... To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on both sides. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. DIMMs are different on either side of...
... Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. Lock 01 01 01 88 Pins ® CUWE CUWE 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. ASUS CUWE User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.... To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on both sides. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. DIMMs are different on either side of...
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... required to prevent overheating. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 01 01 Celeron ® CUWE Notch Coppermine CUWE Socket 370 Gold Arrow 26 ASUS CUWE User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The notched corner (or corner with gold arrow) should have a CPU fan that...
... required to prevent overheating. Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 01 01 Celeron ® CUWE Notch Coppermine CUWE Socket 370 Gold Arrow 26 ASUS CUWE User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The notched corner (or corner with gold arrow) should have a CPU fan that...