®
TUWE-M
Intel® 810E2 MicroATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
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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 (CPU) ................................................. 23
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 25
3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card......................................... 25
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards............................ 26
3.7.3 Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot ...... 27
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 28
3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 39
4. BIOS SETUP..................................................................................... 41
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 41
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ....................... 41
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures ........................................... 42
4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 45
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................. 46
4.2.2 Legend Bar .................................................................... 46
4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 48
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave .............................. 49
4.3.2 Keyboard Features ......................................................... 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
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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
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance
and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. FEATURES
3. HARDWARE SETUP
4. BIOS SETUP
Manual information and checklist
Production information and specifications
Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
Intructions on setting up the BIOS
5. SOFTWARE SETUP
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE
7. APPENDIX
Intructions on setting up the included software
Reference material for the included software
Optional items and general reference
1.2 Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Package Contents
Optional Items
(1) ASUS Motherboard
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module
(2) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable
for internal UltraDMA100/66/33
IDE drives
(1) Ribbon cable 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
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2. FEATURES
2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M
The ASUS TUWE-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user
who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.
2.1.1 Core Specifications
• Latest Intel Processor Support
P III® Tualatin™
PIII® Coppermine™
Celeron™
100/133MHz FSB FC-PGA2
100/133MHz FSB FC-PGA
100/66MHz FSB FC-PGA
• North Bridge System Chipset: The Intel® 810E2 chipset supports the
latest Intel® Tualatin™ processor and offers full backward compatibility
to PIII® Coppermine™ and Celeron™ CPUs. The chipset supports
industry standard 66/100/133 Front Side Busses (FSBs), and up to 512MB
of PC100 SDRAM, and a 3D/2D hardware accelerator.
• South Bridge System Chipset: The Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2)
features support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data ASUS
IrDA-compliant infrared module transfer rates of up to 100MB/sec; two
USB controllers for a total of 4 USB ports.
• Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed
hub link between the ICH2 and GMCH with a bandwidth of 266MB/sec
– twice the maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus.
• PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with two Dual Inline Memory Mod-
ule (DIMM) sockets to support PC100-compliant non-ECC SDRAMs
(available in 64, 128, 256 densities) up to 512MB.
• High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: UltraDMA/100 increases the data
transfer rate to 100MB/s. UltraATA/100 is backward compatible with
both DMA/66 and DMA/33 with existing DMA devices and systems.
(UltraDMA100/66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be enabled.)
• Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports
and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can
also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless
connections.
• Onboard LAN: Provides Intel’s 82562ET chipset, an integrated
Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
capabilities. Network connectivity is integrated through the Intel I/O
Controller Hub 2 (ICH2), which offers enhanced bus mastering for
high-speed data transfers. The bus mastering 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.
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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 PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI
supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput).
• CNR support: One Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot
provides interfaces to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90
analog modem, Home PNA, 10/100 Ethernet networking, USB hub, as
well as future technologies such as xDSL.
• IDE connectors: Dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up
to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the
primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent
incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
• Floppy disk connector: Supports the floppy disk drive ribbon cable.
One side of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the
floppy disk cable.
• LDTV header: Supports flat panel LCD TV or monitor.
• RJ-45: Supports the onboard Intel NIC.
• USB: Supports up to four USB ports, two on the back panel and two
midboard, for more peripheral connectivity options including PDAs,
printers and scanners.
• SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface.
• Special Audio connector: A special onboard connector supports audio
control from an external panel.
• Serial ports: Two 9-pin COM1 / COM2 ports are for pointers, printers,
etc; one port is located on the back panel, and the other is a mid-board
header.
• IrDA: Integrated IR supports a remote control package for wireless
interfacing with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional
remote controller.
• Microphone jack: Pink jack connects a microphone.
• Line In jack: Light blue jack connects a tape player or other audio
sources.
• Line Out jack: Lime jack connects a headphone or a speaker.
• Game/MIDI connector. This connector supports a joystick or a game
pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio
files.
• Parallel port: 25-pin port connects a parallel printer or other devices.
• PS/2 mouse port: Green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
• PS/2 keyboard port: Purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
• ATX power connector. Supplies the MB with ATX 12V power.
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2. FEATURES
2.1.3 Special Features
• Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard
disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of
hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.
• ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI)
provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that sup-
port OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these
features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet
satisfy all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of
ACPI, anACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/2000/Millenium must
be used.
• Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS,
which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol
creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled
components.)
• Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system
components and to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this
motherboard are color-coded.
• Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned
on remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit
on-hand, users can access vital information from their computers from
anywhere in the world!
• New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this mother-
board meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification. The
new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the
following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and
power management for configuring and managing all system
components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for
Windows95/98/NT . Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make
identification easy as required by PC 99.
• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and
system damage, the CPU and system fans can be monitored for RPM
and failure. All fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresh-
olds.
• PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to test and manage
system status information, such as CPU and system voltages,
temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardwareASUS ASIC
and the bundled ASUS PC Probe.
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2. FEATURES
2.1.4 Performance and Intelligence
• Enhanced ACPI &Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS
(Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000
compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection
of most devices for virtually automatic setup.
• Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Message LEDs now act
as information providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates,
the user can determine if a message has been received from a fax/
modem. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. This
function requires ACPI OS and driver support.
• Wake-On-Ring: Supports Wake-On-Ring through a PCI modem card
or an external modem.
• Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from
PCI master busses to the memory and processor.
• SMBus: The System Management Bus interface conveys commands
and information between SMBus devices.
• Onboard LED: The onboard LED will light up when there is standby
power to the motherboard. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn
OFF the power 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 Windows
98/Millenium and Windows NT/2000, require much more memory and
hard drive space to accomodate enormous user interfaces and run large
applications. The system resource monitor will warn the user before the
system resources are used up to prevent possible application crashes.
Suggestions will give the user information on managing their limited
resources more efficiently.
• Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power
savings as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™
so that you do not have to wait for a long time for system bootup.
• Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring
through theASUS ASIC. Achassis intrusion event is kept in memory on
battery power for more protection.
• Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up can be enabled or
disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be powered ON
using your keyboard or mouse click.
• Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4
seconds when the system is in the working state places the system into
one of two states: sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS
or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When
the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters
the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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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 (ICH2) ......................................... 12
2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) ................................................. 11
Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O Chipset ............................... 19
AC97 Audio CODEC ............................................................. 16
Intel 82562 Onboard LAN chip.............................................. 15
Main Memory 2 DIMM Sockets (max. 512MB PC100 SDRAM support) ..... 4
Expansion Slots 3 PCI Slots .............................................................................. 17
1 CNR Slot ............................................................................. 14
System I/O USB Headers .......................................................................... 10
1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ............................................... 5
2 IDE Connectors (ATA100 Support) ...................................... 6
1 Serial COM2 Header ........................................................... 21
1 USB Connector (2 and 3) .................................................... 10
1 IrDA Connector ..................................................................... 9
1 ASUS Special Audio Connector .......................................... 18
1 LCDTV Header ................................................................... 22
1 Parallel Port Connector ....................................................... 24
1 Serial COM1 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 25
2 USB Port Connectors (0 and 1) ........................... (Bottom) 26
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 27
1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 27
VGA and TV 1 VGA Monitor Output Connector ......................... (Bottom) 23
Audio 1 Game/MIDI Connector.............................................. (Top) 20
1 Line Out Connector
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
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2. FEATURES
2.2.1 Component Locations
1
2
3 4
5 6 78
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12 11 10 9
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.1 TUWE-M Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN
PS/2KBMS
BUZZER
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB
Top:
T: USB1
RJ-45
B: USB2
COM1
USBPWR1
KBPWR
Socket 370
PWR_FAN
DSW
Intel 810E2
VGA
LED1
Graphics &
Memory
Line
Controller
Out
Hub (GMCH)
COM2
Line
In
Super
LCDTV
I/O
AUX
Mic
In
0
1
2
3
1
IrDA
1
1
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
®
MODEM
AAPANEL
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
Intel I/O
2Mbit
Firmware
Hub
Controller
Hub
CD
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Audio
Codec
(ICH2)
(FWH)
CLRTC
USB2
AUD_EN1
CNRUSB1
CNRUSB2
Intel 82562
LAN
ACHA
SMB
ASUS
ASIC
USBPWR2
PANEL
IDELED
CNR_SLOT
Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase.
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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/Disable)
3) CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2
4) KBPWR
p.19 USB Device Wake Up (Enable USB2 / Enable CNR)
p.19 Keyboard Power Up (Enable / Disable)
5) DSW
p.20 CPU External Frequency Setting (66 / 100 / 133 /MHz)
Expansion Slots
1) DIMM1/2
2) CPU
3) PCI1/2/3
4) CNR1
p.21 168-Pin System Memory Support
p.23 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
p.25 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots
p.27 Communication and Network Riser Slots
Connectors
1) PS2KBMS
2) PS2KBMS
3) USB
4) PRINTER
5) VGA
p.28 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female)
p.28 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female)
p.29 Universal Serial Bus Ports (Two 4-pin female)
p.29 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)
p.29 Monitor Output Connector (15-pin female)
p.30 Serial Port Connectors (9-pin male, 10-1 pin)
p.30 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional)
6) COM1/COM2
7) GAME_AUDIO
8) LINE_IN, LINE_OUT, MIC p.31 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female) (optional)
9) RJ45
p.31 Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (8 pin female)
10) FLOPPY
p.31 Floppy Disk 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
14) CD1, AUX, MODEM
15) IrDA
p.33 CPU, PowerSupply, ChassisFanConnectors(Three3 pins)
p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4 pins)
p.34 Infrared Connector (10-1 pins)
16) AUDIO
17) LCDTV
18) USB2
19) ATXPWR
20) PWRLED (PANEL)
21) KEYLOCK (PANEL)
22) SPEAKER (PANEL)
23) MSGLED (PANEL)
24) SMI (PANEL)
25) PWRSW (PANEL)
26) RESET (PANEL)
p.35 ASUS Special Audio Connector (12-1 pins)
p.36 LCD-TV Headers (18-1 pins / 18 pins)
p.36 USB Headers (5-1 pins, Two 10-1 pins)
p.37 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins)
p.38 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins)
p.38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins)
p.38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)
p.38 System Message LED (2 pins)
p.38 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins)
p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)
p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure
Before using your computer, 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! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electric-
ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or con-
nectors, or other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
component whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or
remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or
removing system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when
lit acts as a reminder that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode and not
powered OFF.
LED1
ON
OFF
®
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
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Motherboard Feature Settings
The motherboard’s onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP
switches. When using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch’s
position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position.
DSW
OFF ON
®
1. Frequency Selection
TUWE-M
2. Frequency Selection
3. Frequency Selection
4. Frequency Selection
5. Frequency Selection.
TUWE-M DIP Switches
1) Onboard PCI Audio Setting (AUDIO_EN)
The onboard PCI audio may be enable or disabled using this jumper.
AUD_EN1
1 2
2
3
®
TUWE-M
Enable
(Default)
Disable
TUWE-M Audio Codec Setting
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
2) USB Device Wake Up (USBPWR01, USBPWR23)
These allow you to disable or enable the USB device wake up function. Set these
jumpers to Enable if you wish to use your USB devices to wake up your computer.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the
+5VSB lead. The default is set to Disable because not all computers have the
appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will not power ON if you set this
to Enable and do not have the appropriateATX power supply. NOTE: This jumper
must be set in conjunction with Wake On USB for STR State in 4.5.1 Power Up
Control.
NOTES
1. For suspend to RAM function, these jumpers must be set to Enable.
2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability
(+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in the sleep mode.
Setting
Disable
Enable
USBPWR01, USBPWR23
[1-2] (default)
[2-3]
USBPWR1
1 2
2 3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
®
USBPWR2
TUWE-M
1 2
2 3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3) USB/CNR Selection (CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2)
This jumper switches the circuit power between the USB2 connector and the
CNR slot. Note that the default is set to power the USB2 connector.
Setting
Enable USB2
Enable CNR
CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2
[1-2] (default)
[2-3]
1 2
2 3
CNRUSB1
CNRUSB2
CNRUSB1
CNRUSB2
®
TUWE-M
USB2 Connect
(default)
CNR
TUWE-M USB/CNR Selection
4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR)
This allows you to disable or enable the keyboard power up function. The jumper
is set to Enable. Pressing the <Spacebar> powers up the PC. This feature re-
quires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead.
Disable this jumber to stop power-up from the keyboard. NOTE: This jumper
must be set in conjunction with Wake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR in 4.5.1
Power Up Control.
Setting
Enable
Disable
KBPWR
[1-2] (default)
[2-3]
KBPWR
1 2
2 3
®
Enable
(default)
Disable
TUWE-M
TUWE-M Keyboard Power Setting
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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. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External fre-
quency.
DSW
CPU
SDRAM
66MHz 100MHz 133MHz
100MHz 100MHz 100MHz
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TUWE-M CPU External
Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection
Frequency Selection Table
SDRAM (MHz)
CPU (MHz)
70
67
75
68
1
2
3
4
5
105
100
112
102
105
110
101
124
105
101
112
125
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
[ON]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFN]
[ON]
[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[ON]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
105
110
101
124
140
134
150
167
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3.5 System Memory (DIMM)
NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory.
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are
available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Ac-
cess Memory (SDRAM). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one
row on the motherboard.
Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 4.4.1
Chip Configuration.
Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location
168-pin DIMM
Total Memory
Socket 1 (Rows 0&1)
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3)
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB
Total System Memory (Max 512 MB)
x1
x1
=
NOTE: Make sure the total installed memory does not exceeds 512MB. 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 choice for best performance vs. stability.
BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.
Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in 32, 64,
128, 256MB.
•
•
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3.5.2 Memory Installation
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or
removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3
Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).
Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either
side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DRAM SIMM
modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have different
pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.
Lock
88 Pins
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60 Pins
TUWE-M
20 Pins
TUWE-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets
The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type,
check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).
The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type
and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the
motherboard. You must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM.
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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370, for CPU installation. A fan and heat-
sink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating. Purchase and install a
fan and heatsink before turning on the system.
Pentium III
Celeron
(Coppermine)
FC-PGA
Gold Arrow
Pentium III
®
(Tualatin)
TUWE-M
FC-PGA2
Gold Arrow
TUWE-M Socket 370
1. Locate the Socket 370 and open it by pulling
the lever gently sideways away from the socket.
Then lift the lever upwards. The socket lever
must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees).
2. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The
gold arrow of the CPU must be oriented
toward the outer corner of the socket base
nearest to the tip of the lever handle.
CAUTION! The CPU fits in one orientation
and should drop easily into place. Do not force
the CPU into the socket to avoid bending the
pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its
alignment and look for bent pins.
3. Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it
snaps into its locked position.
4. Install an Intel fan heatsink. The heatsink should entirely cover the CPU. Care-
fully attach the heatsink locking brace to the plastic clips on the socket base. With
the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is
required to keep the CPU in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the fan connec-
tor (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors).
CAUTION! Take care not to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a
clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur. When mounting a heatsink
onto your CPU, make sure that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch the
heatsink, or else damage may occur! Refer to heatsink/CPU documentation.
NOTE: Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency
multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for your Socket 370
processor or else boot-up may not be possible. Socket 370 processors provide
internal thermal sensing: a socket mounted thermal resistor is not needed.
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3.7 Expansion Cards
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has three
PCI expansion slots to support these cards. Follow the steps in the next section
when installing expansion cards.
WARNING! Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expan-
sion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe dam-
age to both the motherboard and expansion cards.
3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card
1. Read the documentation that comes with the expansion card and make any nec-
essary hardware settings for the card before installing it.
2. Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
Keep the screw for later use.
3. Align the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in
place.
4. Secure the card to the slot with the screw you removed earlier.
5. Replace the system cover.
6. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
(see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to change the settings.)
7. Install the necessary software drivers for the expansion card.
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3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclu-
sively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but
most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your
motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your moth-
erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
System Timer
1
2
2
N/A
11
12
13
14
15
3
4
5
6
7
Keyboard Controller
Programmable Interrupt
Communications Port (COM2)
Communications Port (COM1)
Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
Floppy Disk Controller
3*
4*
5*
6
7*
8
9*
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
15*
Printer Port (LPT1)
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
ACPI Mode when enabled
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
Interrupt requests are shared as shown by the following table:
A
—
—
—
used
B
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
C
D
—
—
—
—
used
—
—
—
—
E
—
—
—
—
—
—
shared
shared
—
F
shared
—
—
—
—
—
—
G
—
used
—
—
—
H
—
—
shared
—
—
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
Onboard VGA
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Onboard USB controller HC0 —
Onboard USB controller HC1 —
—
—
shared
—
CNR LAN
—
—
—
—
Onboard LAN
CNR Audio/Modem
Onboard Audio
shared
shared
—
shared
—
—
—
—
—
—
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers sup-
port “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will arise
between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable.
3.7.3 Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot
This connector supports specially designed network, audio, or modem riser cards.
Main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s sys-
tem chipset. This provides upgradeable network, audio, and/or modem solutions at
an incredibly low cost.
NOTE: CNR LAN is not supported if this version of the motherboard features
the Intel onboard LAN chipset.
A CNR is not included with this motherboard.
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TUWE-M
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& Networking Riser Connectors
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3.8 External Connectors
WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are
clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper
caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard.
IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to
Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connec-
tor on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on
floppy disk drives. Check the connectors before installation because there may
be exceptions. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the sec-
ond drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector.
1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (Green 6-pin PS2KBMS)
The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If one is not
detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control
in 4.4 Advanced Menu.
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin female)
2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector will not allow standardAT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You
may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female)
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3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB)
Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. For additional USB
ports, you can use the USB headers (see USB Headers later in this section) and
mount it to the chassis.
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
4) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER)
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel
Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).
NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.
Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin female)
5) Monitor Output Connector (Blue 15-pin VGA)
This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.
VGA Monitor (15-pin female)
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6) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2)
One serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port
is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an
expansion slot opening. See Onboard Serial Port 1/2 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Con-
figuration for settings.
COM 1
Serial Port (9-pin male)
COM2
PIN 1
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TUWE-M Serial COM2 Bracket
7) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional)
You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing
games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing professional audio.
Game/MIDI (15-pin female)
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8) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” Line_In, Line_Out, Mic) (optional)
Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speak-
ers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be re-
corded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink)
allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice. See Section 6.3 in
Software Reference, Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup for information about
using Line Out, Line In and Mic for audio output.
Line Out Line In Mic
1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors
9) Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (RJ45) (optional)
The RJ45 connector is located on top of the USB Ports 0 & 1. The connector
allows the motherboard to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a
network hub.
RJ-45
10) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connect-
ing the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the
floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta-
tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).
FLOPPY
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
®
TUWE-M
PIN 1
TUWE-M Floppy Disk Drive Connector
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11) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE)
These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the
cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s primary (recommended) or second-
ary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraATA/100
slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraATA/100
master device. It is recommended that non-UltraATA/100 devices be connected
to the secondary IDE connector. If you install two hard disks, you must config-
ure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please
refer to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS now sup-
ports specific device bootup (see 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is removed to pre-
vent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin
20 plugged).
TIP: You may configure two hard disks to be both Masters with two ribbon
cables – one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary IDE
connector. You may install one operating system on an IDE drive and another on
a SCSI drive and select the boot disk through 4.6 Boot Menu.
IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/100 IDE devices must use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE
cable for 100MByte/sec transfer rates.
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
®
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PIN 1
TUWE-M IDE Connectors
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12) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)
This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and
write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors
will cause the LED to light up.
TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not
light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.
®
TUWE-M
IDELED
TUWE-M IDE Activity LED
13) CPU (CPU_FAN), Chassis (CHA_FAN) Fan Connectors (3 pins)
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orientate
the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat
sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the
wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the
black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consid-
eration the polarity of the connector.
NOTE: The “Rotation” signal is to be used only by a specially designed fan with
rotation signal. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can be read directly from the
ASUS iPanel or monitored using a utility such asASUS PC Probe (or Intel LDCM.)
WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow
across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the motherboard
and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers,
do not place jumper caps over these pins.
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
®
TUWE-M
TUWE-M 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power
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14) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX, MODEM)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources
as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the
onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector.
Right Audio Channel
Ground
AUX (White)
Left Audio Channel
Modem-Out
Ground
MODEM
Ground
Modem-In
®
TUWE-M
CD1 (Black)
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Right Audio Channel
TUWE-M Internal Audio Connectors
15) Infrared Connector (10-1 pin IrDA)
This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module to the SIR connector or an optional consumer infrared connector set to
the CIR and SIR connectors for both wireless transmitting and remote control
functions through one external infrared module.
IrDA
IRTX
GND
IRRX
+5VSB
CIRRX
NC
GND
NC
®
+5 V
TUWE-M
TUWE-M IrDA Connector
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16) ASUS Special Audio Connector (12-1 pin AUDIO)
Extra audio control is supported by an audio panel linked to this connector.
AUDIO
®
TUWE-M
TUWE-M Audio Panel Connectors
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17) LCD-TV Headers (18-pin, 18-1 pin LCD TV)
These headers require optional modules for LCD or TV output.
LCDTV
®
TUWE-M
1
TUWE-M LCD-TV Headers
18) USB Header (10-1 pin USB2)
If the USB Ports on the back panels are inadequate,one USB header is available
for two additional USB ports. Connect the 10-pin ribbon cables from the pro-
vided 2-port USB connector set to the two midboard 10-pin USB headers and
mount the USB connector set to an open slot on your chassis.
USB2
5
10
1: USB Power 6: USB Power
2: USBP2–
3: USBP2+
4: GND
7: USBP3–
8: USBP3+
9: GND
®
5: NC
TUWE-M
1
6
TUWE-M USB Headers
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19) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)
This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power sup-
ply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the
proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX power supply (minimum recommended
wattage: 200 watts; 235W for a fully-configured system) can supply at least 20
amperes on the +5-volt lead and at least 10mA (750mA recommended) on the +5-
volt standby lead (+5VSB).Your system may become unstable/unreliable and may
experience difficulty in powering up if your power supply is inadequate. For Wake-
On-LAN support, your ATX power supply must supply at least 750mA +5VSB.
+3.3 Volts
+3.3 Volts
Ground
+3.3 Volts
-12.0 Volts
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
Power Supply On
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
Power Good
+5V Standby
+12.0 Volts
-5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts
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TUWE-M ATX Power Connector
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The following is for items 20–26:
Speaker
Connector
Keyboard Lock
Power LED
®
TUWE-M
Reset SW
Message LED
SMI Lead
ATX Power
Switch*
TUWE-M System Panel Connectors
* Requires an ATX power supply.
20) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED)
This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the
system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode.
21) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow key-
board locking.
22) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Two sources
(LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warn-
ings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated
audio has been properly initialized.
23) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED)
This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. The
LED will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data re-
ceived. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support.
24) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI)
This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or “Green”
mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life
of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector con-
nects to the case-mounted suspend switch.
25) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW)
The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead.
Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF.
Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the
system off. The system power LED shows the status of the system’s power.
26) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred
method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system’s power supply.
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3.9 Starting Up the First Time
1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ), and
the power input voltage is set to comply with the standard used in your
country (220V-240V or 110-120V).
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the
back of your system case according to your system user’s manual.
4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order:
a. Your monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to switch on
the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front
of the case.
6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For
ATX power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX power
switch is pressed. The LED on the monitor may light up or switch be-
tween orange and green after the system’s if it complies with “green”
standards or if it has a power standby feature. The system will then run
power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS will alarm beeps
or additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the
system may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings
and connections or call your retailer for assistance.
Award BIOS Beep Codes
Beep
Meaning
One short beep when
displaying logo
No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM installed or detected
One long beep followed by
three short beeps
Video card not found or video card
memory bad
High frequency beeps when
system is working
CPU overheated
System running at a lower frequency
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7. During power-on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the
instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP.
* Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your
operating system before switching off the power switch. ForATX power
supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting
down your operating system. If you use Windows 9X, click the Start
button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down the computer?
The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer”
will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.
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4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System
It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS
along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable
floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a
Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS
file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works
only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard,
check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand
corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS
file.
1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system
floppy disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to the
disk.
2. Type COPYD:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXEA:\ (assuming D is your CD-
ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk.
NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS
prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that
may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended
that you reboot using a floppy.
3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must
specify “Floppy” as the first item in the boot sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.
IMPORTANT! If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory
chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and
therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.
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5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press
<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.
6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then
press <Enter>.
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures
WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your mother-
board and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems.
Careless updating can result in your motherboard having more problems!
1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or
FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details)
and save to the disk you created earlier.
2. Boot from the disk you created earlier.
3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.
4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS
Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears.
5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-
XX.XXX, and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.
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6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the up-
date.
7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash
ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when neces-
sary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent
your system from booting up. When the programming is finished,
Flashed Successfully will be displayed.
NOTE: When you see the message “Boot Block is different”, you
may still press <Y> to update the BIOS. Yet if the update fails, your
system will run a greater risk of boot failure depending on whether
the boot block is damaged or not.
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8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO
NOT turn off your system since this might prevent your system from booting
up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original
BIOS file you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not
able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able
to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing.
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4.2 BIOS Setup Program
This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using
the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS.
The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system,
or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure your system
using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the future
you may want to change the configuration of your computer. For example, you
may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power
management settings. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. This
appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press <Delete> to call up the Setup
utility. If you are a little bit late in pressing the mentioned key, POST will continue
with its test routines, thus preventing you from calling up Setup. If you still need to
call Setup, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by press-
ing the Reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail.
The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a
menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key after
the computer has run through its POST.
NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not re-
flect your BIOS screens exactly.
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4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration.
ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced
features.
POWER
BOOT
EXIT
Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management
features.
Use this menu to configure the default system device used to lo-
cate and load the Operating System.
Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the
Setup program.
To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
4.2.2 Legend Bar
At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the
legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following
table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and
functions.
Navigation Key(s)
<F1> or <Alt + H>
Function Description
Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS
Setup
<Esc>
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-
menu
← or → (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right
↑ or ↓ (keypad arrow)
Moves the highlight up or down between fields
- (minus key)
Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field
+ (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field
<Enter>
Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
Moves the cursor to the first field
<Home> or <PgUp>
<End> or <PgDn>
Moves the cursor to the last field
<F5>
Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults
Saves changes and exits Setup
<F10>
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General Help
In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also pro-
vides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by sim-
ply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General Help screen lists
the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions.
Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program
See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the
setup program.
Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is
more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and
<PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help docu-
ment. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page.
To exit the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>.
Sub-Menu
Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown in the left view) appears to the left of
certain fields. This pointer indicates that a sub-menu can be
launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional op-
tions for a field parameter. To call up a sub-menu, simply move
the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-menu
will then immediately appear. Use the legend keys to enter
values and move from field to field within a sub-menu just as
you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the
main menu.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the leg-
end keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the vari-
ous menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of
the fields, use the set default hot key <F5>. While moving around through the
Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window
located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the cur-
rently highlighted field.
NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for
that field.
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4.3 Main Menu
When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).
The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and sec-
ond are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the
<Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and
second fields.
System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]
Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month:
(1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (100 year range). Use the <Tab> or <Shift>
+ <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None]
Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options: [None]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode
support will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB)
on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A]
[Drive B] [Both]
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4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave
NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you
have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the
drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the in-
stalled hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automati-
cally, select [Auto].
Type [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining
fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive
may be too old or too new. You can try updating your BIOS or enter the
IDE hard disk drive parameters manually.
NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into
BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must be partitioned (such as with FDISK)
and then formatted before data can be read from and write on. Primary
IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible
with FDISK).
Other options for the Type field are:
[None] - to disable IDE devices
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IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,
incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters
manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk.
If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the
disk will not be readable. If the auto-detected parameters do not match the ones that
should be used for your disk, you should enter the correct ones manually by setting
[User Type HDD].
[User Type HDD]
Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for
your drive. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this
information. If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not
replacing it, select [None].
Translation Method [LBA]
Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Address-
ing is enabled, 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard
for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives
with greater than 504MB in storage capacity. Configuration options: [LBA]
[LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual]
Cylinders
This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive docu-
mentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To
make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD]
and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
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Head
This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE:
To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type
HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
Sector
This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE:
To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type
HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
CHS Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity calculated automati-
cally by the BIOS from the drive information you entered.
Maximum LBA Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity calculated automati-
cally by the BIOS from the drive information you entered.
Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]
This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the high-
est number supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manu-
ally. Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set value
may not always be the fastest value for the drive. Refer to the documenta-
tion that came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set
it manually. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be
set to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4
Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]
SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
This allows the enabling or disabling of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,
Analysis and Reporting Technology) system which utilizes internal hard
disk drive monitoring technology. This feature is normally disabled be-
cause system resources used in this feature may decrease system perfor-
mance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PIO Mode [4]
This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the
IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance.
Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity
for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA ca-
pability. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set
to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled]
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Other options for “Type:” are:
[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives
[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives
[ZIP-100] - for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives
[MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives
[Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here
After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu,
press the <Esc> key to exit back to the Main menu. When the Main menu
appears, you will notice that the drive size appear in the field for the hard
disk drive that you just configured.
4.3.2 Keyboard Features
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system
boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]
This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.
Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options:
[6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]
This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second charac-
ters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec]
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Language [English]
This allows selection of the BIOS’ displayed language. Currently only English is avail-
able.
Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]
These fields allow you to set the passwords. To set the password, highlight the ap-
propriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password and press <Enter>. You can
type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. To
confirm the password, type the password again and press the <Enter>. The password
is now set to [Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus.
To clear the password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as
above will appear. Press <Enter> and the password will be set to [Disabled].
A Note about Passwords
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu.
The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. The pass-
words are not case sensitive. In other words, it makes no difference whether
you enter a password using upper or lowercase letters. The BIOS Setup pro-
gram allows you to specify two separate passwords: a Supervisor password
and a User password. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program functions. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for
entering the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all configuration
fields.
Forgot the Password?
If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is
powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: (1) Unplug
your computer, (2) Short the solder points, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold
down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences.
Intel I/O
Controller
Hub
(ICH2)
®
TUWE-M
R210
Short solder points
to Clear CMOS
TUWE-M Clear RTC RAM
Halt On [All Errors]
This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but
Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]
Installed Memory [XXX MB]
This display-only field displays the amount of conventional memory detected
by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field.
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CPU Internal Frequency
If present, this field displays the internal frequency of the CPU.
Optimization Mode
The default setting, [Normal], balances optimal performance with system
stability. To optimize the performance of motherboard circuits and the
CPU, changing the setting to [Turbo Mode] tells the clock generator to
increase the frequency to the SDRAM memory. Configuration options:
[Normal Mode] [Turbo Mode]
CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]
These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose
[Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU’s Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]
This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Processor Serial Number [Disabled]
This function is not normally available, except for old-style CPUs.
BIOS Update [Enabled]
An update loader is integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with
necessary data. In the default position of [Enabled], the BIOS will load the
update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]
The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on startup.
If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. IRQ12 will be re-
served for expansion cards only if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. [Enabled]
will always reserve IRQ12, whether on startup a PS/2 mouse is detected or
not. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]
USB Legacy Support [Auto]
This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The de-
fault of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device on startup. If
detected, USB controller legacy mode will be enabled. If not detected, USB
controller legacy mode will be disabled. When this field is set to [Dis-
abled], USB controller legacy mode is disabled no matter whether you are
using a USB device or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
[Auto]
OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]
If using OS/2 operating systems with more than 64MB of DRAM installed,
set this option to [Enabled]; otherwise, leave this on [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.1 Chip Configuration
SDRAM Timing [By SPD]
This setting enables the user to adjust optimal timings for items 2-4, which
depend on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting [By
SPD] configures items 2-4 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial
Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores
critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type,
size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options:
[User Define] [By SPD]
NOTE: These 3 fields will only be adjustable when SDRAM
Timing is set to [User Define].
SDRAM CAS Latency
This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the
time that the data actually becomes available.
SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay
This controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and
the read/write command.
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the
SDRAM.
SDRAM Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) [7T, 9T]
This feature controls the number of SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM pa-
rameters Tras and Trc. Tras specifies the minimum clocks required be-
tween active command and precharge command. Trc specifies the mini-
mum clocks required between active command and re-active command.
Configuration options: [5T, 7T] [7T, 9T]
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SDRAM Page Closing Policy [One Bank]
This feature controls that after a page miss whether the Graphics and
Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) will issue “precharge only the bank” or
“precharge all” command to a specific opened SDRAM bank.
Configuration options: [One Bank] [All Banks]
CPU Latency Timer [Enabled]
This controls the GMCH’s response to CPU deferrable cycles.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard VGA [Enabled]
Select to enable the PCI channel for onboard VGA cards. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Graphics Window Size [64MB]
This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP
graphic data. Configuration options: [64MB] [32MB]
Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]
This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA devices that re-
quire it. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled]
This function allows you to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including
passive release and delayed transaction. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
High Priority PCI Mode [Disabled]
This field allows you to give PCI slot 1 a higher priority. You may want to
enable this setting if you are using an IEEE-1394 PCI card. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both]
You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel,
both, or disable both channels. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary]
[Secondary] [Disabled]
Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]
You can select to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. Choose [Dis-
able] if a PCI LAN card is used. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Dis-
abled]
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4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration
(Scroll down to see more items as shown.)
Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto]
Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto]
[Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you are using any
modem/audio device. If a modem/audio device is detected, the onboard
modem/audio controller will be enabled; if no modem/audio device is de-
tected, the onboard modem/audio controller will be disabled. If you have
conflicts with the onboard controller, you may set the appropriate field to
[Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Onboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]
This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of
your floppy disk drives. Configuration options: [No Swap] [Swap AB]
Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W]
When set to [Read Only], this field protects files from being copied to
floppy disks by allowing reads from the floppy disk drive but not writes.
The setup default [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration op-
tions: [R/W] [Read Only]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]
These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connec-
tors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Con-
figuration options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/
IRQ10] [Disabled]
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UART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled]
When IR is enabled, this field activates the onboard standard infrared fea-
ture and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module
connector on the motherboard. If your system already has a second serial
port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if
you enable the infrared feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [En-
abled]
Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]
This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you
disable this feature, Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configura-
tions will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7]
[278H/IRQ5]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]
This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Nor-
mal] allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] al-
lows bidirectional parallel port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to
operate in bidirectional DMA mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed op-
eration in a two-way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP]
[ECP+EPP]
ECP DMA Select [3]
This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the
selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or
[ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3]
Onboard Game Port [200H-207H]
This field sets the address of the Game port. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [200H-207H] [208H-20FH]
Onboard MIDI I/O [Disabled]
This field sets the address of the onboard MIDI connector. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [330H-331H] [300H-301H]
Onboard CIR I/O [Disabled]
This field sets the address of the onboard Consumer IR connector. Con-
figuration options: [Disabled] [2E0-2E8H] [3E0-3E8H]
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4.4.3 PCI Configuration
Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 [Auto]
These fields set how IRQ use is determined for each PCI slot. The default
setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine
IRQ use. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11]
[12] [14] [15]
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
Some nonstandard VGAcards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG video
cards, may not show colors properly. The setting [Enabled] should correct
this problem. Otherwise, leave this on the default setting of [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI Latency Timer [32]
Leave on default setting for best performance vs. stability.
SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto]
[Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you have a Symbios
SCSI controller. If the Symbios SCSI controller is detected, the
motherboard’s Symbios BIOS will be enabled; if no Symbios SCSI control-
ler is detected, the onboard Symbios SCSI BIOS will be disabled.
[Disabled] will disable the motherboard’s Symbios SCSI BIOS so that the
BIOS on an add-on Symbios SCSI card can be used. If your Symbios SCSI
card does not have a BIOS, the Symbios SCSI card will not function. Con-
figuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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USB Function [Enabled]
This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Set to [En-
abled] if you want to use USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Primary VGA BIOS [PCI Card]
If the computer has both PCI and onboard VGA controllers, this field
allows you to select which of the controllers will act as your primary graphics
controller. The default, [PCI Card], gives precedence to the PCI controller
when detected. [Onboard] is for custom set ups. Configuration options:
[PCI Card] [On-Board]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
This field controls the onboard boot capability of the onboard Intel LAN
controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion
IRQ XX Reserved [No]
These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is
being used by a specified device. The default value indicates that the dis-
played IRQ is not used. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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4.5 Power Menu
The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the
video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity.
Power Management [User Define]
This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If
this menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function
regardless of other field settings on this menu. The [User Define] option allows
you to make your own selections in the Power menu. When set to [Max Saving],
system power will be conserved to its greatest amount. The Suspend Mode
field will then be set to predefined value that ensures maximum power
savings.
This field acts as the master control for the power management modes. [Max Sav-
ing] puts the system into power saving mode after a brief period of system inactiv-
ity; [Min Saving] is almost the same as [Max Saving] except that the system inac-
tivity period is longer; [Disabled] disables the power saving features; [User De-
fine] allows you to set power saving options according to your preference. Con-
figuration options: [User Define] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving]
IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep
the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by
the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add the
statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to your CONFIG.SYS file. For
Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM
feature. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. A battery
and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” will appear in the “Control
Panel.” Choose “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box.
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Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]
This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor
power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]
Video Off Method [DPMS OFF]
This field defines the video off features. The DPMS (Display Power Man-
agement System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if
it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen (use
this for monitors without power management or “green” features. If set up in
your system, your screen saver will not display with [Blank Screen] selected).
[V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal
scanning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] [DPMS
Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]
This feature shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a
period of inactivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature
does not affect SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1
Min] [2 Min] [3 Min]...[15 Min]
Suspend-to-RAM Capability [Disabled]
Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is an energy-saving feature. In Suspend-to-RAM
state, all devices on the computer are turned off, except for the system
RAM. Thus, the PC consumes less than 5 Watts of power. Select [Enabled]
if your power supply can supply at least 720mA on the +5VSB lead to
support the STR function. If the expansion cards you use on the mother-
board do not support the STR function, you must leave this field on the
default setting [Disabled]. NOTE: This field is only effective for Win-
dows 98. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
APIC Mode [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Suspend Mode [Disabled]
Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. NOTE:
This field is effective for DOS, Windows 9x, and Windows NT 4.0 envi-
ronments. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min]...[1
Hour]
PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]
When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system
power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows
the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds will
place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX
switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. Configuration
options: [Soft off] [Suspend]
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4.5.1 Power Up Control
AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]
This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the
power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off and [En-
abled] reboots your system. [Previous State] sets your system back to the
state it is before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled] [Previous State]
PWR Up On External Modem Act [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is
in Soft-off mode. NOTE: The computer cannot receive or transmit data
until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus connection can-
not be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back
on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that will also
cause the system to power on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Wake On LAN or PCI Modem[Disabled]
Wake-On-LAN/PCI Modem allows your computer to be booted from an-
other computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. Con-
figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IMPORTANT:This feature requires an optional network interface card with Wake-
On-LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
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Wake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR [Disabled]
Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to use your PS2 keyboard, PS2 mouse,
or consumer IR device to power up your computer. This feature requires an
ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The
default is set to [Disabled] because not all computers have the appropriate
ATX power supply. Your computer will not power ON if you set this to
[Enabled] and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. Configura-
tion options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Wake Up By PS2 Keyboard [Space Bar]
When the previous setup item Wake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR is en-
abled, you may specify the key(s) to press to power up the computer. Con-
figuration options: [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Wakeup Key]
Wake On USB for S3 or S4 State [Disabled]
This field allows you to use your USB device/s, if any, to power up the
computer from Suspend-to-RAM mode. This feature requires anATX power
supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to
[Disabled] because not all computers have the appropriateATX power sup-
ply. Your computer will not power on if you set this to [Enabled] and do
not have the appropriate ATX power supply. NOTE: This feature must be
set in conjunction with USB Device Wake Up in 3.4 Motherboard Set-
tings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Automatic Power Up [Disabled]
This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may config-
ure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Ev-
eryday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. NOTE: Auto-
matic Power Up will not work if the system is powered down by operating
systems, such as Windows 98, which have ACPI support enabled. Con-
figuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date]
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4.5.2 Hardware Monitor
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard) and
CPU temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU, power supply,
and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). The presence of the
fans is automatically detected. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.
VCORE1 Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage [xx.xV]
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the voltage output by the
onboard voltage regulators. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.
NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, an error message will
appear: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for
details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter
SETUP”.
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4.6 Boot Menu
Boot Sequence
The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot
devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space>
key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote
devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the sys-
tem uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration
fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM,
and Other Boot Device.
Removable Device [Legacy Floppy]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy] [LS120] [ZIP-100]
[ATAPI MO]
IDE Hard Drive
This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot
sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE
hard disk drives.
ATAPI CD-ROM
This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the
boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your con-
nected ATAPI CD-ROM drives.
Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI/Onboard ATA Boot Device]
[INT18 Device (Network)]
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Plug & Play O/S [No]
This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to
configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is se-
lected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. When a non-PnP OS is
installed or you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select the
default setting of [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]
This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot
sector. The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a
virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a
virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system. Con-
figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping
retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]
When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine
whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.7 Exit Menu
Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup pro-
gram, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to
display the following menu:
NOTE: Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit this menu.
Exit Saving Changes
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on
even when the PC is turned off. Once this option is selected, a confirma-
tion is asked. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit.
NOTE: If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your
changes, the program will prompt you with a message asking if you want
to save your changes before exiting. Pressing <Enter> will then save changes
while exiting.
Exit Discarding Changes
This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you
have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to fields other
than system date, system time, and password, the system will ask for con-
firmation before exiting.
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Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters
on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if <F5> is pressed, a
confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to load default values. You can now
select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the val-
ues to the non-volatile RAM.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
values you previously saved. After selecting this option, a confirmation is
requested. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved
values.
Save Changes
This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You
can then return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this op-
tion, all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes]
to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM.
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5.1 Install Operating System
You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new
hardware to ensure full compliancy. You may use any version of Windows 98/2000/
Millenium, but for Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT
4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later.
5.2 Start Windows
When you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing your motherboard,
Windows will detect all plug-and play devices. Follow theAdd New Hardware Wiz-
ard to install all necessary device drivers. When prompted to restart, select No and
then follow the setup procedures in this section.
NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion
cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may not reflect
exactly the screen contents displayed on your screen.
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5.3 TUWE-M Motherboard Support CD
NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice.
To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the
support CD installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, double-
click or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive E:).
5.3.1 Installation Menu
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Intel INF Update Utility: Installs patch files for INF configuration.
Intel 81X Chipset Graphic Control Driver: Installs the visual driver files.
Avance AC’97 Audio Driver and Application: Installs a driver and player.
Intel Pro/100 LAN Driver: Installs the network LAN driver.
Intel LDCMAdministrator Setup: Installs software to monitor PC systems on
the network with the same bridge address if the Client software is also installed.
Intel LDCM Client Setup: Installs software to monitor the Client system.
ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM: Installs a network BIOS flash utility.
ASUS PC Probe: Installs a utility to monitor temperatures, fan speeds and voltages.
ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a utility to download and flash BIOS updates.
Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs the latest DirectX driver.
(Click the right arrow to view the next menu.)
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PC-Cillin 2000Vx.xx: Installs the latest PC-Cillin virus protection software.
Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE
and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail.
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ASUS Screen Saver: Installs ASUS screen saver on the PC.
E-Color 3Deep: Installs an internet color tuning application.
Show Motherboard Information: Displays data about the motherboard, such
as product name, BIOS version, and the CPU.
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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.)
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6.1 ASUS PC Probe
ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your
computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, Voltages, and
temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you 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
WhenASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select
whether or not to show the screen the next time you open PC Probe. To
bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.
To start ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to Pro-
grams, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.
The PC Probe icon
will appear on the taskbar’s system tray indicating
that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon will allow you to see the
status of your PC.
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6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe
Monitoring
Monitor Summary
Shows a summary of the items being
monitored.
Temperature Monitor
Shows the PC’s temperature.
Temperature Warning
threshold adjustment
(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease
the threshold level)
Fan Monitor
Shows the PC’s fan rotation.
Fan Warning
threshold adjustment
(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease
the threshold level)
Voltage Monitor
Shows the PC’s voltages.
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Settings
Lets you set threshold levels and polling
intervals or refresh times of the PC’s tem-
perature, fan rotation, and voltages.
CPU Cooling System Setup
Lets you select when to enable software
CPU cooling. When When CPU Over-
heated is selected, the CPU cooling sys-
tem is enabled whenever the CPU tem-
perature reaches the threshold value.
History
Lets you record the current monitoring
activity of a certain component of your
PC for future reference.
Information
Hard Drives
Shows the used and free space of the PC’s
hard disk drives and the file allocation
table or file system used.
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Memory
Shows the PC’s memory load, memory
usage, and paging file usage.
Device Summary
Shows a summary of devices in your PC.
DMI Explorer
Shows information pertinent to the PC,
such as CPU type, CPU speed, and in-
ternal/external frequencies, and memory
size.
Utility
Lets you run programs outside of the
ASUS Probe modules. To run a program,
click Execute Program.
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6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
Right-clicking the PC Probe icon
will bring up a menu to open or
exitASUS PC Probe and pause or
resume all system monitoring.
When theASUS PC Probe senses
a problem with your PC, portions
of the ASUS PC Probe icon
changes to red, the PC speaker
beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe
monitor is displayed.
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6.2 ASUS Live Update
ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’s
BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly con-
nected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
1. Start ASUS Update
Launch the utility from your Windows Start
menu:Programs/AsusUpdate
2. Select an update method.
3. If you selected updating/downloading
from the Internet, you will need to select
an Internet site. Choose the site that is
closest to you or click Auto Select.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download. Click
Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the succeed-
ing screens to complete the update
process. If you selected the option to
update the BIOS from a file, a window
pops up prompting you to locate the file.
Select the file, click Save, then follow the
screen instructions to complete the update
process.
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6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent software player that can automatically
detect and playback all kinds of video/audio files, CD and MP3 files as well. This is
the only software you need for all types of video and audio files. No need to waste
time identifying your file types.
6.3.1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point
to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerPlayer SE, and then click
PowerPlayer.
6.3.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer Control Panel
Minimize
Zoom
Eject
Help
About
Power Off
Stop
Backward Scan
Forward Scan
Step Frame
Backstep Frame
Previous
Next
Play
Stop
Configuration
i-Power!
Increase Volume
CD Mode
Shuffle
Mute
Decrease Volume
Karaoke
Next angle Next audio stream Next subtitle
Add bookmark
Capture frame
Go-Up
Repeat
Menu
Go to bookmark
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6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail
CyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. VLM 3) is a convenient and excel-
lent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video/audio input de-
vices and to send the mails to any recipients via VLM 3’s built-in e-mail system
through the Internet. VLM 3’s mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot informa-
tion; and thus may convey the most profound information to target audiences. It is
very convenient for mail recipients who do not need to install additional software
component in order to view VLM 3 mails.
VLM 3 works as a very applicant sales tool. It efficiently delivers profound and live
product information to your target customers without costing a fortune. VLM 3 also
helps corporate managers easily give vivid speeches and broadcast through corpo-
rate E-mail system. For personal or home users, VLM 3 easily records live video
clips allowing users to send them to friends or family members across the Internet.
VLM 3 loads video messages from PC cameras, digital camcorders, analog camcorder
via video capture cards, or from an existing AVI video clips, and captures audio
messages from PC microphones. Video and audio messages are encoded at a very
high compressed rate in a real-time mode. From data input, data conversion, to
sending video mails via Internet, or saving data to disks, the whole procedure is
done in an easy and continuous process.
VLM 3’s video clip compression rate is up to 1:900, and its playback rate is up to 30
frame per second. VLM 3 provides CIF (352 x 288 pixel) display resolution, and
support true color configuration. A one-minute video mail with QCIF (176 x 144)
resolution takes up less than 500KB of memory, making it easy to transmit and save
mail. Users may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for different
purpose.
VLM 3 supports all the hardware devices that are compliant with Video for Win-
dows standard. Video for Windows is a well-accepted and well-tested standard. Thus,
users do not have to worry about compatibility issues.
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6.4.1 Starting VideoLive Mail
To start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and
then CyberLink VideoLive Mail, and then click VideoLive Mail x.x. VLM 3’s
Setup Wizard will start and guide you through configuring the video and audio input
peripherals and to setup the e-mail environment.
1. Setup Wizard first will prompt a dialog to confirm that you want to configure
the hardware and E-mail setting. Click Yes to continue the system parameter
configuration.
2. The e-mail configuration screen appears. You will need to enter your name and
the e-mail address. Click Next to continue.
3. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. You may choose to use the
VLM 3 built-in E-mail functionality (SMTP mail), or use MAPI compliant e-
mail system. Consult your ISP or MIS staff for the E-mail server IP address if
you are not sure. Click Next to continue.
4. Then the Video Configuration screen shows up. You may have to specify the
video driver for VLM 3, if there are several video-input devices installed. Then
configure the number of video frames to be captured per second. Note that the
more frames you choose, the bigger the file size will be. Click Next to continue.
5. Then the Setup Wizard will then search for the GSM CODECS module for au-
dio compression, and prompt you with the result. Click Next to continue.
6. Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording. Click
Next when ready.
7. Configuration done. Click Finish to complete the environmental setting proce-
dure.
6.4.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface
Exit
Minimize
Help
Video Mail Wizard
Start Playback
Save Video File
Snapshot to File
Stop Recording / Playback
Start Recording
Pause
Send Mail
Video Configuration
Load Video File
Send Mail
Increase MIC volume
Decrease MIC volume
Increase speaker volume
Decrease speaker volume
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6.5 3Deep Color Tuner
The 3-Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD color
monitor to maximize the color quality of all graphical applications. Users
may also tune their internet applications to match “true” internet source
colors with the color displayed on the monitor.
Simply run the setup program from the start menu and follow the instruc-
tions on the various setup/test screens.
6.5.1 3Deep Color Tuning
1. Select the type of monitor connected
to the computer, either CRT or
LCD.
2. Follow the instructions to manually
adjust the brightness level of the
monitor.
3. Select the faintest of the three
colors: blue, red and green.
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4. Select the color squares which most
closely blend and match with the
background.
5. The next step repeats
the color matching
process to achieve full
color quality.
6. The tuning process is complete. Click on the bottom left button to
connect to the internet and follow the instructions.
6.5.2 The 3Deep Control Panel
Using the Windows Start button, activate the 3Deep Control Panel
program from the 3Deep Applications group on the Main Program menu.
The control panel offers access to the
Color Wizard tuning program, a
Game Gamma setting and a Tweak
slider for brightness adjustment.
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7. APPENDIX
7.1 Glossary
1394
1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus tht offers data transfers at 100/
200/400 Mbps. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a point-to-point
cable-connected virtual bus. The primary application of the cable version is the integration of
I/O connectivity at the back panel of personal computers using a low-cost, scalable, high-
speed serial interface. The 1394 standard also provides new services such as live connect/
disconnect capability for external devices including disk drives, printers and hand-held pe-
ripherals such as scanners and cameras. This is a new standard to complement the slower
USB interface and to compete with the more expensive SCSI interface.
AC97 (Audio Codec '97)
AC '97 is the next step in enabling PCs with audio quality comparable to consumer electron-
ics devices. The specification defines new cost-effective options to help integrate the compo-
nents necessary to support next-generation auto-intensive PC applications such as DVD, 3-D
multiplayer gaming and interactive music. The specification also defines new extensions sup-
porting modem and docking to help both desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new
technologies more quickly and cost-effectively. This specification uses software emulation to
compete with the PCI SoundBlaster specification.
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
The ACPI specification defines a cross-platform interface designed to support many operat-
ing systems. ACPI defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard
way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including hardware,
operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn ON
and OFF peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives, and printers, as well
as consumer devices connected to the PC such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. With this
technology, peripherals will also be able to activate the PC. For example, inserting a tape into
a VCR can turn on the PC, which could then activate a large-screen TV and high-fidelity
sound system.
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
An interface specification that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs.
AGP was designed to offer the necessary bandwidth and latency to perform texture mapping
directly from system memory.
Bus
Bus Frequency
Bandwidth
Data Transfer Rate
PCI
33MHz
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz
33MHz
66MHz
133MHz
266MHz
133MByte/sec
266MByte/sec
512MByte/sec
1024MByte/sec
AGP 1X
AGP 2X
AGP 4X
Backup. A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the original.
This copy is for the purpose of data retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased, dam-
aged, or destroyed.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer com-
ponents, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into
the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through
the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new
BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values:
0 or 1.
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Boot
Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When
the manual instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your
computer. “Reboot” means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, select-
ing “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...” will reboot your computer.
Bus Master IDE
PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting
for mechanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory without interrupt-
ing the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to
support bus master IDE mode.
Byte (Binary Term)
One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. Abyte is used to represent a single alphanumeric
character, punctuation mark, or other symbol.
Cache Memory. A type of RAM that allows a faster from the CPU than a regular RAM. The
cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. When the CPU reads data from the main memory,
a copy of this data is stored in the cache memory. The next time the same address, the data is
transferred from the cache memory instead of from the main memory.
CODEC (Compressor/Decompressor). A software component that translates video or au-
dio between its uncompressed form and the compressed form in which it is stored.
COM Port
COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Pointing de-
vices, modems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports. Each COM port is
configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment.
Concurrent PCI
Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with simultaneous CPU, PCI and ISA bus
activities. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release
mechanism and support for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transactions. Concurrent PCI provides
increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and
improves processing of host based applications.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer. It
interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Currently,
there are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA and Celeron-PPGA), socket 7 (for Pentium,
AMD, Cyrix, IBM), slot 1 (for Pentium II and III), slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for AMD)
processors.
Device Driver
A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer’s operating system to
communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem.
DOS (Disk Operating System)
DOS is the foundation on which all other programs and software applications operate, includ-
ing Windows. DOS is responsible for allocating system resources such as memory, CPU
time, disk space, and access to peripheral devices. For this reason, DOS constitutes the basic
interface between you and your computer.
DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory)
A type of RAM that requires refresh cycles to prevent the loss of the data stored in it.
There are several different types of DRAM such as, EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output
DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) and DDR DRAM,
(Double-Data Rate DRAM).
Flash ROM
non-volatile memory device that retains its data even when power is removed. This device is
similar to EPROM, but unlike EPROM which can be erased only using an ultra-violet light,
flash ROM can be electrically erased. Flash ROM is normally used for system BIOS, which
initiates hardware devices and sets up necessary parameters for the OS. Since the flash ROM
contents can be modified, users can easily update the BIOS..
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IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the
need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/33 IDE devices
can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer.
I/O (Input/Output)
The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to the output
devices like a printer or the monitor screen.
I/O Address
The specific memory location for a particular device. Two devices cannot share the same I/O
address space.
IrDA (Infrared Data Association)
An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared
data interconnection standards that support a walk-up, point-to-point model. The IrDA proto-
col is designed to support transmission of data between two devices over short-range point-
to-point infrared at speeds between 9.6Kbps and 4Mbps.
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
A company that provides customer access to the Internet and the World Wide Web for a fee.
The ISP also provides Internet utilities and services like e-mail, newsgroup, weather reports,
and a host of others. The user can connect to the ISP using a modem installed in the computer
and connected to a phone line.
LPT Port (Line Printer Port)
Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is
configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment.
MMX
A set of 57 new instructions designed to accelerate multimedia and communications applica-
tions, such as 3D video, 3D sound, video conference.
Modem
A device that allows a computer to talk to another computer through the phone system.
Network
An interconnected computer system linked by telephone wires, or other means.
OnNow
The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system and de-
vice power control. OnNow is a term for PC that is always ON but appears OFF and responds
immediately to user or other requests. The OnNow design initiative involves changes that
will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and appli-
cations, and also relies on the changes defined in the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) specification.
PC100/133
This is an industry-standard designation for memory capacity as a measure of the speed of the
memory bus. New platform requirements ensure that memory does not become a bottleneck
to system performance.
PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus)
PCI bus is a standard specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface.
PCI Bus Master
The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and the CPU can be
treated as one of the Bus Masters. PCI 2.1 supports concurrent PCI operation to allow the
local CPU and bus master to work simultaneously.
POST (Power On Self Test)
Powering on the computer initiates the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests.
The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the
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PS/2 Port
PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers
data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on ATX
motherboards.
RDRAM (Rambus DRAM)
Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data per second.
RDRAM is the first interface standard that can be directly implemented on high performance
VLSI components such as, CMOS DRAMs, memory controllers, and graphics/video ICs.
RAM (RandomAccess Memory). The computer’s primary storage area used to write, store,
and retrieve information and program instructions which are passed to the CPU for process-
ing. The information in RAM can be repeatedly re-written with new data. Compared to other
storage media like magnetic tape, floppy disk, and hard disk, RAM has an extraordinarily fast
access rate. RAM, however, is volatile, which means that the data stored in it are lost when
the system power is turned off, or if power glitches occur. See also DRAM and SDRAM.
ROM (Read Only Memory)
ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in
certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new
programs (or BIOS).
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
High speed multi-threaded I/O interface defined by the X3T9.2 committee of the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) for connecting many peripheral devices. The standard
started from 10MBytes/sec to 160MBytes/sec available today.
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM)
A type of DRAM with access signals that are synchronized with the CPU clock, eliminating
the delay associated with data transfers between the CPU and memory. SDRAM takes memory
access away from the CPU control; internal registers in the memory accept the request, and
lets the CPU do something else while the data requested is assembled for the next time the
CPU talks to the memory.
SPD for SDRAM module
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) is most like an ID detect for SDRAM module, it using a EE-
PROM component on DIMM module for storing module configuration information inside.
The Serial Presence Detect function is implemented using a 2048 bit EEPROM component.
This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed by the DIMM manufacturer that
identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters.
System Disk
A system disk contains the core file of an operating system that boots up the operating system.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). The communications proto-
col used by the UNIX system and the Internet. TCP checks for lost packets, puts the data from
multiple packets into the correct order, and requests that missing or damaged packets be
resent.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A 4-pin serial cable bus that allows up to 127 plug and play computer peripherals such as
keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, modem, and monitor to share a bandwidth through
a host scheduled token based protocol. This allows attaching or detaching while the host and
other peripherals are in operation. Supports synchronous and asynchronous transfer types
over the same set of wires up to 12Mbit/sec. USB 2.0 provides twice the transfer rate com-
pared to USB 1.0 and competes with the 1394 standard.
Wake-On-LAN
Computer will automatically wake-up upon receiving a wake-up packet through a Network
interface when it is under power soft-off, suspend or sleep mode.
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F
Symbols
Floppy 3 Mode Support 48
Floppy Disk Access Control 58
3Deep Color Tuner
Using 82
G
A
Glossary 85
AC PWR Loss Restart 64
ASUS PC Probe
Using 73
H
Halt On 53
Hardware Setup
ASUS Update
Using 78
CPU Installation 23
ATAPI CD-ROM 67
Memory Installation 22
Automatic Power Up 65
HDD Power Down 63
Head 51
B
High Priority PCI Mode 57
BIOS
Beep Code 39
BIOS Beep Codes 39
Boot Sequence 67
I
IDE Hard Drive 67
Installation
CPU 23
Installed Memory 53
Boot Up Floppy Seek 68
Boot Up NumLock Status 52
Boot Virus Detection 68
Interrupts
C
Standard Assignments 26
Central Processing Unit 23
L
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
CPU socket 9
CHS Capacity 51
Language 53
Legacy Diskette A 48
Legacy Diskette B 48
CPU Latency Timer 57
LiveUpdate 82
Using 82
Load Setup Defaults 70
CyberLink
PowerPlayer SE 79
VideoLive Mail 80
CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
Using 79
M
CyberLink VideoLive Mail
Using 80
Cylinders 50
Maximum LBA Capacity 51
MB Temperature 66
Memory Installation 22
Motherboard
D
Specifications 9
Discard Changes 70
Multi-Sector Transfers 51
E
O
ECP DMA Select 59
Onboard CIR I/O 59
Exit Discarding Changes 69
Exit Saving Changes 69
Expansion Cards
Assigning IRQs 26
Installing 25
Onboard FDC Swap A & B 58
Onboard Parallel Port 59
Onboard PCI IDE Enable 57
Onboard Serial Port 1 58
Onboard Serial Port 2 58
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OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M 55
Other Boot Device Select 67
Translation Method 50
P
Type 49
U
Parallel Port Mode 59
PC Probe
Using 73
PCI 2.1 Support 57
PCI Latency Timer 60
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 60
PIO Mode 51
Power Fan Speed 66
Power Management 62
PowerPlayer SE
Using 79
UART2 Use Standard Infrared 58
Ultra DMA Mode 51
Updating Your BIOS 41
USB Function 61
USB Legacy Support 55
USB ports 9
Using
3Deep Color Tuner 82
ASUS Update 78
LiveUpdate 82
PC Probe 73
Procedure
CPU Installation 23
PowerPlayer SE 79
Procedures
V
Updating BIOS 42
PS/2 Keyboard Port 9
PS/2 Mouse Port 9
PWR Button < 4 Secs 63
PWR Up On Modem Act 64
VCORE Voltage 66
VGA BIOS Sequence 61
Video Off Method 63
Video Off Option 63
VideoLive Mail 80
Using 80
Voltage
+12 66
+3.3 66
+5 66
Q
Quick Power On Self Test 68
R
Removable Device 67
-12 66
-5 66
S
VCORE 66
Save Changes 70
W
SDRAM
Cycle Time 57
RAS Precharge Time 56
SDRAM CAS Latency 56
SDRAM Page Closing Policy 57
Sector 51
Wake On LAN 64
Wake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR 65
Wake On USB for STR State 65
Wake Up By Keyboard 65
Serial ports 9
SMART Monitoring 51
Starting Up 39
Supervisor Password 53
Suspend Mode 63
Suspend-to-RAM Capability 63
SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS 60
System Date 48
System Time 48
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