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FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M 8 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 41 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 ... Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 56 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 58 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 60 4.5 Power Menu 62 4 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 TUWE-M Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 21 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 21 3.5.2 Memory Installation 22 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M 8 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 41 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 ... Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 56 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 58 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 60 4.5 Power Menu 62 4 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 TUWE-M Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 21 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 21 3.5.2 Memory Installation 22 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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SOFTWARE REFERENCE 72 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 73 6.2 ASUS Live Update 78 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 79 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 80 6.5 3Deep Color Tuner 82 5. APPENDIX 85 7.1 Glossary 85 INDEX 89 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 64 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 66 4.6 Boot Menu 67 4.7 Exit Menu 69 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 71 5.1 Install Operating System 71 5.2 Start Windows 71 5.3 TUWE-M Motherboard Support CD 72 5.3.1 Installation Menu 72 6.
SOFTWARE REFERENCE 72 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 73 6.2 ASUS Live Update 78 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 79 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 80 6.5 3Deep Color Tuner 82 5. APPENDIX 85 7.1 Glossary 85 INDEX 89 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 64 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 66 4.6 Boot Menu 67 4.7 Exit Menu 69 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 71 5.1 Install Operating System 71 5.2 Start Windows 71 5.3 TUWE-M Motherboard Support CD 72 5.3.1 Installation Menu 72 6.
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... This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Intructions on setting up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) COM 2 Bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 7
... This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Intructions on setting up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) COM 2 Bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 7
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... firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot. 8 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual The chipset supports industry standard 66/100/133 Front Side Busses (FSBs), and up to 512MB of PC100 SDRAM, and a 3D...and GMCH with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX capabilities. Network connectivity is carefully designed for high-speed data transfers. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M The ASUS TUWE-M motherboard is integrated through the Intel I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with two Dual...
... firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot. 8 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual The chipset supports industry standard 66/100/133 Front Side Busses (FSBs), and up to 512MB of PC100 SDRAM, and a 3D...and GMCH with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX capabilities. Network connectivity is carefully designed for high-speed data transfers. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M The ASUS TUWE-M motherboard is integrated through the Intel I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with two Dual...
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.... With this benefit on-hand, users can access vital information from their computers from anywhere in this motherboard meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in the world! • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this...for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. 2. All fans are based on remotely through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 10 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual FEATURES Special Features 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Special Features • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management ...
.... With this benefit on-hand, users can access vital information from their computers from anywhere in this motherboard meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in the world! • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this...for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. 2. All fans are based on remotely through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 10 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual FEATURES Special Features 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Special Features • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management ...
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A simple glimpse provides useful information to be enabled or disabled through the ASUS ASIC. The system resource monitor will warn the user before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. • System Resources Alert: Today's ...when the system is kept in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of the BIOS setting. Suggestions will light up to the motherboard. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 11 2. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. •...
A simple glimpse provides useful information to be enabled or disabled through the ASUS ASIC. The system resource monitor will warn the user before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. • System Resources Alert: Today's ...when the system is kept in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of the BIOS setting. Suggestions will light up to the motherboard. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 11 2. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. •...
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2. FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components Location Processor Support Socket 370 Pentium III/Celeron/Tualatin CPUs 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 Chipsets Intel 810E2 Memory Controller Hub 3 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 ... 1 Line In Connector ..(Bottom) 20 1 Microphone Connector Network Features 1 RJ-45 Connector Top) 26 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 13 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Special Feature Onboard LED 7 Form Factor MicroATX 12 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual
2. FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components Location Processor Support Socket 370 Pentium III/Celeron/Tualatin CPUs 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 Chipsets Intel 810E2 Memory Controller Hub 3 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 ... 1 Line In Connector ..(Bottom) 20 1 Microphone Connector Network Features 1 RJ-45 Connector Top) 26 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 13 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Special Feature Onboard LED 7 Form Factor MicroATX 12 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 TUWE-M Motherboard Layout DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: ... ® PCI1 TUWE-M PCI2 Intel 82562 LAN PCI3 CNR_SLOT DSW LED1 01 23 1 1 1 IrDA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRTC 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) USB2 ASUS ASIC CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 ACHA USBPWR2 SMB PANEL IDELED Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 TUWE-M Motherboard Layout DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: ... ® PCI1 TUWE-M PCI2 Intel 82562 LAN PCI3 CNR_SLOT DSW LED1 01 23 1 1 1 IrDA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRTC 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) USB2 ASUS ASIC CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 ACHA USBPWR2 SMB PANEL IDELED Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) AUDIO_EN p.17 Onboard PCI Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) 2) USBPWR01 / USBPWR23 p.18 USB Device Wake Up (Enable...14) CD1, AUX, MODEM p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4 pins) 15) IrDA p.34 Infrared Connector (10-1 pins) 16) AUDIO p.35 ASUS Special Audio Connector (12-1 pins) 17) LCDTV p.36 LCD-TV Headers (18-1 pins / 18 pins) 18) USB2 p.36 USB Headers (5-1... p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) RESET (PANEL) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) AUDIO_EN p.17 Onboard PCI Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) 2) USBPWR01 / USBPWR23 p.18 USB Device Wake Up (Enable...14) CD1, AUX, MODEM p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4 pins) 15) IrDA p.34 Infrared Connector (10-1 pins) 16) AUDIO p.35 ASUS Special Audio Connector (12-1 pins) 17) LCDTV p.36 LCD-TV Headers (18-1 pins / 18 pins) 18) USB2 p.36 USB Headers (5-1... p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) RESET (PANEL) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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...a grounded wrist strap before you work on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Layout Contents LED1 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Make sure that the ATX power supply is in...or connectors, or other components. 4. Failure to do not have one, touch both of your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 3. If you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • ...
...a grounded wrist strap before you work on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Layout Contents LED1 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Make sure that the ATX power supply is in...or connectors, or other components. 4. Failure to do not have one, touch both of your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 3. If you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • ...
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3. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard's onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP switches. Frequency Selection. 1) Onboard PCI Audio Setting (AUDIO_EN) ... below shows all the switches in the OFF position. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 5. When using this jumper. ® TUWE-M TUWE-M Audio Codec Setting AUD_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 17 DSW ON 12345 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M DIP Switches OFF ON 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
3. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard's onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP switches. Frequency Selection. 1) Onboard PCI Audio Setting (AUDIO_EN) ... below shows all the switches in the OFF position. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 5. When using this jumper. ® TUWE-M TUWE-M Audio Codec Setting AUD_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 17 DSW ON 12345 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M DIP Switches OFF ON 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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... or in 4.5.1 Power Up Control. For suspend to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual NOTES 1. Your computer will not power ON if you wish to use your USB devices to disable or enable the USB ...device wake up your computer. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR01, USBPWR23 [1-2] (default) [2-3] USBPWR1 12 23 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +...
... or in 4.5.1 Power Up Control. For suspend to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual NOTES 1. Your computer will not power ON if you wish to use your USB devices to disable or enable the USB ...device wake up your computer. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR01, USBPWR23 [1-2] (default) [2-3] USBPWR1 12 23 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +...
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.... H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® TUWE-M 12 CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 USB2 Connect (default) CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 23 CNR TUWE-M USB/CNR Selection 4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you to Enable. Disable this jumber to power the USB2 connector. Setting KBPWR Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] KBPWR ® TUWE-M 12 Enable (default) 23 Disable TUWE-M Keyboard Power Setting ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 19...
.... H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® TUWE-M 12 CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 USB2 Connect (default) CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 23 CNR TUWE-M USB/CNR Selection 4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you to Enable. Disable this jumber to power the USB2 connector. Setting KBPWR Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] KBPWR ® TUWE-M 12 Enable (default) 23 Disable TUWE-M Keyboard Power Setting ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 19...
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... 66MHz 100MHz 133MHz SDRAM 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz TUWE-M CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection Frequency Selection Table SDRAM (MHz) 105 100 112 102 105 110 101 124 105 101 112 125 CPU (MHz) 1 ... ASUS web site: www. ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, AGP, and the PCI bus. asus.com.tw 20 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual...
... 66MHz 100MHz 133MHz SDRAM 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz TUWE-M CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection Frequency Selection Table SDRAM (MHz) 105 100 112 102 105 110 101 124 105 101 112 125 CPU (MHz) 1 ... ASUS web site: www. ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, AGP, and the PCI bus. asus.com.tw 20 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual...
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...startup. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; H/W SETUP Memory Installation ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 21 Memory speed setup is required after ...Memory x1 x1 = NOTE: Make sure the total installed memory does not exceeds 512MB. stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). 3. Sockets are available for best performance vs.
...startup. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; H/W SETUP Memory Installation ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 21 Memory speed setup is required after ...Memory x1 x1 = NOTE: Make sure the total installed memory does not exceeds 512MB. stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). 3. Sockets are available for best performance vs.
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... the type and also to both sides. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 3. Lock 88 Pins ® TUWE-M TUWE-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must tell your power supply when adding or ... damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on either side of pins are different on the motherboard. Insert the module(s) as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 3. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher pin density.
... the type and also to both sides. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 3. Lock 88 Pins ® TUWE-M TUWE-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must tell your power supply when adding or ... damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on either side of pins are different on the motherboard. Insert the module(s) as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 3. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher pin density.
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..., press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 23 A fan and heatsink should be oriented toward the outer corner of the socket base nearest to the tip of the ... processor fan, or else damage may occur! 3. With the added weight of the lever handle. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370, for bent pins. 3. Socket 370 processors provide internal thermal sensing: a socket mounted thermal resistor is required to prevent ...
..., press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 23 A fan and heatsink should be oriented toward the outer corner of the socket base nearest to the tip of the ... processor fan, or else damage may occur! 3. With the added weight of the lever handle. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370, for bent pins. 3. Socket 370 processors provide internal thermal sensing: a socket mounted thermal resistor is required to prevent ...
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... screw for the card before installing it. 2. The motherboard has three PCI expansion slots to the slot with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when installing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future...
... screw for the card before installing it. 2. The motherboard has three PCI expansion slots to the slot with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when installing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future...
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... are already in use . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 3. Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for ISA or PCI devices. 3. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will...
... are already in use . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 3. Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for ISA or PCI devices. 3. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will...