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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M 8 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components 12 3. 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 ... 52 4.4 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
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M 8 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components 12 3. 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 ... 52 4.4 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
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APPENDIX 85 7.1 Glossary 85 INDEX 89 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 5 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. 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. 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.
APPENDIX 85 7.1 Glossary 85 INDEX 89 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 5 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. 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. 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.
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... sections: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents Optional Items (1) ASUS Motherboard (2) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA100/66/33 IDE drives ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (1) Ribbon cable for the included software Optional items... (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 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up ...
... sections: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents Optional Items (1) ASUS Motherboard (2) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA100/66/33 IDE drives ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (1) Ribbon cable for the included software Optional items... (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 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up ...
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...Intel I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX capabilities. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M The ASUS TUWE-M motherboard is backward compatible with both DMA/66 and DMA/33 with two Dual Inline Memory Mod- two USB controllers for high-speed data...: 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 directed from COM2 to be enabled.) • Super Multi-I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2), which allows burst...
...Intel I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX capabilities. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M The ASUS TUWE-M motherboard is backward compatible with both DMA/66 and DMA/33 with two Dual Inline Memory Mod- two USB controllers for high-speed data...: 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 directed from COM2 to be enabled.) • Super Multi-I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2), which allows burst...
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..., which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of this motherboard are based on remotely through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 10 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are color-coded. ...range and alarm thresholds. • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification. FEATURES Special Features 2. All fans are set for RPM and failure. 2. With ...
..., which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of this motherboard are based on remotely through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 10 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are color-coded. ...range and alarm thresholds. • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification. FEATURES Special Features 2. All fans are set for RPM and failure. 2. With ...
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...Onboard LED: The onboard LED 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 operating systems such as a reminder to the...motherboard. This acts as Windows 98/Millenium and Windows NT/2000, require much more than 4 seconds when the system is standby power to be enabled or disabled through the ASUS ASIC. A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. 2. The system resource monitor will light up to the user. ASUS TUWE...
...Onboard LED: The onboard LED 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 operating systems such as a reminder to the...motherboard. This acts as Windows 98/Millenium and Windows NT/2000, require much more than 4 seconds when the system is standby power to be enabled or disabled through the ASUS ASIC. A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. 2. The system resource monitor will light up to the user. ASUS TUWE...
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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 2. FEATURES MB Components 2.
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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. 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...
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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. 3.
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... case. 3. 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 Use a grounded wrist strap before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the bag that you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install...
... case. 3. 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 Use a grounded wrist strap before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the bag that you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install...
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... using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Selection 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Selection 2. 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 Frequency Selection 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard's onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP switches.
... using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Selection 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Selection 2. 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 Frequency Selection 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard's onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP switches.
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... you wish to use your computer. NOTES 1. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR01, USBPWR23 [1-2] (default) [2-3] USBPWR1 12 23 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR2 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Set these jumpers must be set to disable or enable the USB device wake up...
... you wish to use your computer. NOTES 1. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR01, USBPWR23 [1-2] (default) [2-3] USBPWR1 12 23 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR2 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Set these jumpers must be set to disable or enable the USB device wake up...
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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 Setting Enable USB2 Enable CNR CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. 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 power...
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 Setting Enable USB2 Enable CNR CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. 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 power...
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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 ...] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. asus.com.tw 20 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency...
... 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 ...] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. asus.com.tw 20 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency...
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...SDRAM memory on the motherboard. 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). One side (with memory chips) of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128MB; H/W SETUP Memory Installation ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 21...through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 3. Otherwise, the system may hang during 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. • ...
...SDRAM memory on the motherboard. 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). One side (with memory chips) of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128MB; H/W SETUP Memory Installation ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 21...through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 3. Otherwise, the system may hang during 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. • ...
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... have different pin contacts on either side of pins are different on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 3. H/W SETUP Memory Installation The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown...your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Insert the module(s) as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING!
... have different pin contacts on either side of pins are different on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 3. H/W SETUP Memory Installation The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown...your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Insert the module(s) as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING!
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... Socket 370 processor or else boot-up may not be oriented toward the outer corner of the socket base nearest to avoid bending the pins. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 23 3. A fan and heatsink should be fully opened (90 to keep the CPU in one orientation and should entirely cover the CPU. Then... the socket to the tip of the lever handle. With the added weight of the CPU must be attached to the CPU to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur! Do not force the CPU into its alignment and look for CPU installation...
... Socket 370 processor or else boot-up may not be oriented toward the outer corner of the socket base nearest to avoid bending the pins. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 23 3. A fan and heatsink should be fully opened (90 to keep the CPU in one orientation and should entirely cover the CPU. Then... the socket to the tip of the lever handle. With the added weight of the CPU must be attached to the CPU to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur! Do not force the CPU into its alignment and look for CPU installation...
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3. The motherboard has three PCI expansion slots to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 25 WARNING! Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to change the settings.) 7. Keep the screw ... slot with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when installing expansion cards. Secure the card to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Failure to do so may need to support these cards.
3. The motherboard has three PCI expansion slots to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 6. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 25 WARNING! Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to change the settings.) 7. Keep the screw ... slot with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when installing expansion cards. Secure the card to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Failure to do so may need to support these cards.
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H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual If your moth- In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 ... *These IRQs are already in use . erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used . 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A ...
H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual If your moth- In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 ... *These IRQs are already in use . erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used . 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A ...