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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 23 3.7 Expansion Cards 25 3.7.1 ... 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M 8 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1.
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 23 3.7 Expansion Cards 25 3.7.1 ... 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M 8 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1.
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... facility permits high-level command processing. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb 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 UART2 can also be enabled.) • Super Multi-I /O Controller Hub ... data transfer rate to be directed from COM2 to PIII® Coppermine™ and Celeron™ CPUs. 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 10BASE...
... facility permits high-level command processing. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb 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 UART2 can also be enabled.) • Super Multi-I /O Controller Hub ... data transfer rate to be directed from COM2 to PIII® Coppermine™ and Celeron™ CPUs. 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 10BASE...
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FEATURES Connections 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Connections • CPU socket: Socket 370 for Intel™ PIII® processors. • PCI Expansion slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI expansion slots, which can support Bus Master ... master IDE connectors support up to four USB ports, two on the back panel, and the other is for a PS/2 keyboard. • ATX power connector. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 9 Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are for playing or editing audio files. • Parallel port: 25-pin port connects a parallel...
FEATURES Connections 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Connections • CPU socket: Socket 370 for Intel™ PIII® processors. • PCI Expansion slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI expansion slots, which can support Bus Master ... master IDE connectors support up to four USB ports, two on the back panel, and the other is for a PS/2 keyboard. • ATX power connector. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 9 Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are for playing or editing audio files. • Parallel port: 25-pin port connects a parallel...
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... the benefits of this motherboard meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this benefit on remotely through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 10 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Special Features • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management ...implemented in the world! • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through an internal or external modem. The new PC 99 requirements for Windows95/98/NT ...
... the benefits of this motherboard meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this benefit on remotely through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 10 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Special Features • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management ...implemented in the world! • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through an internal or external modem. The new PC 99 requirements for Windows95/98/NT ...
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... Drive Connector (34-1pins) 11) PRIMARY/SECONDARYIDE p.32 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Four 40-1pins) 12) IDELED p.33 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 13) PWR, CPU, CHA_FAN p.33 CPU,PowerSupply,ChassisFanConnectors(Three3 pins) 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... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) 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 3.
... Drive Connector (34-1pins) 11) PRIMARY/SECONDARYIDE p.32 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Four 40-1pins) 12) IDELED p.33 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 13) PWR, CPU, CHA_FAN p.33 CPU,PowerSupply,ChassisFanConnectors(Three3 pins) 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... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) 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 3.
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... you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! Make sure that ...or components. WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer. 1. 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.
... you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! Make sure that ...or components. WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer. 1. 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.
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... 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 70 [OFF] 67 [OFF] 75 [OFF] 68 [ON] 105 [OFF] 110 [ON] 101 [...ASUS web site: www. ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. asus.com.tw 20 ASUS TUWE...
... 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 70 [OFF] 67 [OFF] 75 [OFF] 68 [ON] 105 [OFF] 110 [ON] 101 [...ASUS web site: www. ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. asus.com.tw 20 ASUS TUWE...
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...SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370, for bent pins. 3. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. NOTE: Do not forget to the plastic clips on the system. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 23 Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever... until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, ...
...SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370, for bent pins. 3. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. NOTE: Do not forget to the plastic clips on the system. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 23 Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever... until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, ...
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... or monitored using a utility such as ASUS PC Probe (or Intel LDCM.) WARNING! These are incorrectly used only by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will overheat if there is to go across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. IDELED TUWE-M IDE Activity LED 13) CPU (CPU_FAN), Chassis (CHA_FAN) Fan Connectors (3... onboard heat sink(s) instead of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Connect the fan's plug to the cabinet's IDE activity LED. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® TUWE-M SYS_FAN Rotation +12V GND TUWE-M 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 33
... or monitored using a utility such as ASUS PC Probe (or Intel LDCM.) WARNING! These are incorrectly used only by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will overheat if there is to go across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. IDELED TUWE-M IDE Activity LED 13) CPU (CPU_FAN), Chassis (CHA_FAN) Fan Connectors (3... onboard heat sink(s) instead of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Connect the fan's plug to the cabinet's IDE activity LED. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® TUWE-M SYS_FAN Rotation +12V GND TUWE-M 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 33
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...pressed. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light. You may then turn on the chain) c. While the tests... into the power supply located on tests. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 39 For ATX power supplies, the system LED will then run power-on the back of your system case according to comply ...
...pressed. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light. You may then turn on the chain) c. While the tests... into the power supply located on tests. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 39 For ATX power supplies, the system LED will then run power-on the back of your system case according to comply ...
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...to the SDRAM memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 54 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Optimization Mode The default setting, [Normal], balances optimal performance with necessary data. Configuration options: [Normal Mode] [Turbo Mode] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from...the internal frequency of [Enabled], the BIOS will load the update on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the CPU level 2 cache. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in cache....
...to the SDRAM memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 54 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Optimization Mode The default setting, [Normal], balances optimal performance with necessary data. Configuration options: [Normal Mode] [Turbo Mode] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from...the internal frequency of [Enabled], the BIOS will load the update on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the CPU level 2 cache. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in cache....
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...] You can select to give PCI slot 1 a higher priority. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 57 BIOS SETUP SDRAM Page Closing Policy [One Bank] This feature controls that require it. Configuration options: [One Bank] [All Banks] CPU Latency Timer [Enabled] This controls the GMCH's response to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features...
...] You can select to give PCI slot 1 a higher priority. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 57 BIOS SETUP SDRAM Page Closing Policy [One Bank] This feature controls that require it. Configuration options: [One Bank] [All Banks] CPU Latency Timer [Enabled] This controls the GMCH's response to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features...
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... is able to detect the CPU, power supply, and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Enter Power setup menu for details". Set to detect the voltage output by the onboard voltage regulators. Set to enter SETUP". 66 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual You will appear...: "Hardware Monitor found an error. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to [Ignore] only...
... is able to detect the CPU, power supply, and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Enter Power setup menu for details". Set to detect the voltage output by the onboard voltage regulators. Set to enter SETUP". 66 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual You will appear...: "Hardware Monitor found an error. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to [Ignore] only...
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..., BIOS version, and the CPU. • Browse Support CD: View and explore the contents of the support CD. • ReadMe: View the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (Click the left arrow to return to the previous menu.) 72 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual If the...
..., BIOS version, and the CPU. • Browse Support CD: View and explore the contents of the support CD. • ReadMe: View the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (Click the left arrow to return to the previous menu.) 72 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual If the...
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...vital components, such as fan rotations, Voltages, and temperatures. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 73 S/W REFERENCE PC Probe PC Probe 6. It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your PC. The PC...review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether or not ...
...vital components, such as fan rotations, Voltages, and temperatures. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 73 S/W REFERENCE PC Probe PC Probe 6. It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your PC. The PC...review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether or not ...
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... refresh times of your PC for future reference. History Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 75 Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC's hard...
... refresh times of your PC for future reference. History Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 75 Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC's hard...
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To run programs outside of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. 6. Utility Lets you run a program, click Execute Program. 76 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual SOFTWARE REFERENCE Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Device Summary Shows a summary of the ASUS Probe modules. S/W REFERENCE PC Probe 6.
To run programs outside of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. 6. Utility Lets you run a program, click Execute Program. 76 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual SOFTWARE REFERENCE Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Device Summary Shows a summary of the ASUS Probe modules. S/W REFERENCE PC Probe 6.
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When the manual instructs you and your computer. When using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can easily update the BIOS.. 86 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA ...sets up necessary parameters for system BIOS, which it . Cache Memory. Concurrent PCI Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with devices such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other programs and software applications operate, including Windows. ...
When the manual instructs you and your computer. When using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can easily update the BIOS.. 86 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA ...sets up necessary parameters for system BIOS, which it . Cache Memory. Concurrent PCI Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with devices such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other programs and software applications operate, including Windows. ...
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... a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to accelerate multimedia and communications applications, such as one of the Bus Masters. I /O devices ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 87 ISP (Internet Service Provider) A company that is always ON but appears OFF and responds immediately to system performance... card (in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. PCI 2.1 supports concurrent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus master to support transmission of others. IrDA (Infrared Data Association) An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable...
... a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to accelerate multimedia and communications applications, such as one of the Bus Masters. I /O devices ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 87 ISP (Internet Service Provider) A company that is always ON but appears OFF and responds immediately to system performance... card (in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. PCI 2.1 supports concurrent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus master to support transmission of others. IrDA (Infrared Data Association) An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable...
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Compared to other peripherals are passed to the CPU for SDRAM module Serial Presence Detect (SPD) is turned off , suspend or sleep mode. 88 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be repeatedly re-written with new programs (or BIOS). SDRAM takes memory... the Internet. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) High speed multi-threaded I/O interface defined by the DIMM manufacturer that are synchronized with the CPU clock, eliminating the delay associated with the 1394 standard. RAM, however, is volatile, which are in it using a 2048 bit EEPROM ...
Compared to other peripherals are passed to the CPU for SDRAM module Serial Presence Detect (SPD) is turned off , suspend or sleep mode. 88 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be repeatedly re-written with new programs (or BIOS). SDRAM takes memory... the Internet. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) High speed multi-threaded I/O interface defined by the DIMM manufacturer that are synchronized with the CPU clock, eliminating the delay associated with the 1394 standard. RAM, however, is volatile, which are in it using a 2048 bit EEPROM ...