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... 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 ...Advanced Menu 60 4.4.1 Chip 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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....
... 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 ...Advanced Menu 60 4.4.1 Chip 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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....
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...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 6. CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 73 4.5.1 Power Up Control 75 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 77 4.6 Boot Menu 78 4.7 Exit Menu 80 5. APPENDIX 117 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 117 7.2 Modem Riser 119 7.3 Glossary 121 INDEX 127 ASUS CUWE...
...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 6. CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 73 4.5.1 Power Up Control 75 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 77 4.6 Boot Menu 78 4.7 Exit Menu 80 5. APPENDIX 117 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 117 7.2 Modem Riser 119 7.3 Glossary 121 INDEX 127 ASUS CUWE...
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...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 ...Motherboard User's Manual I/O Shield (for LAN model only) Serial COM2 connector with bracket (for non-LCD 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...
...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 ...Motherboard User's Manual I/O Shield (for LAN model only) Serial COM2 connector with bracket (for non-LCD 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...
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... Wake-Up. • AMR Slot! Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS CUWE User's Manual Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • Versatile Memory Support! Onboard 4MB ... ISA expansion slots, six PCI with one parallel port with no ISA, depending on territory. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUWE Motherboard The CUWE motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Features 133/100/66MHz FSB Intel 810E chipset with 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache. ...
... Wake-Up. • AMR Slot! Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS CUWE User's Manual Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • Versatile Memory Support! Onboard 4MB ... ISA expansion slots, six PCI with one parallel port with no ISA, depending on territory. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS CUWE Motherboard The CUWE motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Features 133/100/66MHz FSB Intel 810E chipset with 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache. ...
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FEATURES Optional Components 2. Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! Hardware random number generator supports new security software ... protection over the motherboard. Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for your PC. Software Audio and Hardware AC'97 V2.1 codec compliant with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. ASUS CUWE User's Manual 9...
FEATURES Optional Components 2. Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! Hardware random number generator supports new security software ... protection over the motherboard. Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for your PC. Software Audio and Hardware AC'97 V2.1 codec compliant with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. ASUS CUWE User's Manual 9...
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...the energy saving standards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUWE User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meet PC'99 compliancy. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported ...Fast 3D graphics engine allows for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES Performance 2. ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to noise ratio) of...
...the energy saving standards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS CUWE User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meet PC'99 compliancy. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported ...Fast 3D graphics engine allows for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES Performance 2. ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to noise ratio) of...
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... of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! ASUS CUWE User's Manual 11 Suggestions will give the user information on remotely through BIOS setup... to allow the computer to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user ...
... of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert! ASUS CUWE User's Manual 11 Suggestions will give the user information on remotely through BIOS setup... to allow the computer to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user ...
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...72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) PARALLEL PORT ATX Power Connector GAME_AUDIO 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT PWR_FAN DIP Switches CHA_FAN FLOPPY VGA Line Out Line In Mic In INTMIC Audio Codec SPKEAR LAN_EN LAN_PWR Intel Fast Ethernet...SECONDARY 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...
...72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) PARALLEL PORT ATX Power Connector GAME_AUDIO 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT PWR_FAN DIP Switches CHA_FAN FLOPPY VGA Line Out Line In Mic In INTMIC Audio Codec SPKEAR LAN_EN LAN_PWR Intel Fast Ethernet...SECONDARY 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...
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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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...; Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in the OFF position. 01 01 01 DSW ON ON 12345 OFF 1. Frequency Selection ® 2. Frequency Selection CUWE 3. To protect them against damage from the system. Frequency Selection CUWE DIP Switches ASUS CUWE User's Manual 17 Frequency Selection 4. Unplug your hands to...
...; Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in the OFF position. 01 01 01 DSW ON ON 12345 OFF 1. Frequency Selection ® 2. Frequency Selection CUWE 3. To protect them against damage from the system. Frequency Selection CUWE DIP Switches ASUS CUWE User's Manual 17 Frequency Selection 4. Unplug your hands to...
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HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. NOTE: For JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS CUWE User's Manual The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. NOTE: For JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS CUWE User's Manual The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 3.
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 CUWE Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you ... (default) 3.66V [2-3] VIO 123 123 Normal Add 0.1 Volt ® CUWE (Default) 3. 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 Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 CUWE Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you ... (default) 3.66V [2-3] VIO 123 123 Normal Add 0.1 Volt ® CUWE (Default) 3. 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 Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result...
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...'s standby power is insufficient. 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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting Enable Disable LAN_EN [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 01 01 01 01 LAN_EN ® CUWE 123 123 CUWE LAN Setting Enable (Default) Disable 5) Onboard LAN Power Setting (LAN_PWR...
...'s standby power is insufficient. 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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting Enable Disable LAN_EN [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 01 01 01 01 LAN_EN ® CUWE 123 123 CUWE LAN Setting Enable (Default) Disable 5) Onboard LAN Power Setting (LAN_PWR...
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... or BIOS setup. 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 If this occurs, enable Safe Mode to force a multiple of 2 in hanging during bootup, the motherboard will be disabled. 3. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. Exceeding the specified multiple may result...
... or BIOS setup. 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 If this occurs, enable Safe Mode to force a multiple of 2 in hanging during bootup, the motherboard will be disabled. 3. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. Exceeding the specified multiple may result...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Premature wearing of the processor may set the memory ...01 01 01 12345 CPU → 85MHz SDRAM → 128MHz 12345 100MHz 100MHz 12345 105MHz 105MHz ® CUWE ON ON ON CUWE CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 12345 CPU → 112MHz SDRAM → 112MHz ON 12345 CPU ... External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to be possible. 22 ASUS CUWE User's Manual CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for current Celeron processors and are not available here because usually...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Premature wearing of the processor may set the memory ...01 01 01 12345 CPU → 85MHz SDRAM → 128MHz 12345 100MHz 100MHz 12345 105MHz 105MHz ® CUWE ON ON ON CUWE CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 12345 CPU → 112MHz SDRAM → 112MHz ON 12345 CPU ... External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to be possible. 22 ASUS CUWE User's Manual CPU frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for current Celeron processors and are not available here because usually...
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..., 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 User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. PCI's specification allows for use by...
..., 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 User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. PCI's specification allows for use by...
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...) 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 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS ...must be same or half DIMM2 memory size) Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • When this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. Memory speed setup is required after...
...) 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 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS ...must be same or half DIMM2 memory size) Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • When this speed. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. Memory speed setup is required after...
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... RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM socket. ASUS CUWE User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. SIMMs have a higher pin density. To determine the DIMM...
... RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM socket. ASUS CUWE User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. SIMMs have a higher pin density. To determine the DIMM...
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... (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 01 01 Celeron ® CUWE Notch Coppermine CUWE Socket 370 Gold Arrow 26 ASUS CUWE User's Manual To install a CPU, first turn on unlocked processors) for your system. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install...
... (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom) 01 01 01 Celeron ® CUWE Notch Coppermine CUWE Socket 370 Gold Arrow 26 ASUS CUWE User's Manual To install a CPU, first turn on unlocked processors) for your system. Locate the ZIF socket and open it to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clampstyle processor fan or else damage may install...