Asus 820E User Manual

® CUC2Intel® 820E ATX MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

10ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual2. FEATURESPerformance2. FEATURES2.1.3 Performance• UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors t

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1006. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the PC,

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 1016. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring up a menu toopen or exit

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1026. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2 ASUS UpdateASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’sBIOS and drive

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 1036. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGPlayer6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayerThe XGplayer is an application that is used to playback m

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1046. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.3.3 YAMAHA XGstudio Mixer Control PanelTo open the Mixer Panel, click the Open Mixer icon on the M

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 1056. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.3.4 YAMAHA XGplayer Minimize PanelTo open the Minimize Panel, click theMinimize icon on the Main

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1066. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGPlayerThe performance tempo is distorted, or the sound is choppy.Mouse reaction bec

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 1076. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SECyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent softw

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1086. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.5 CyberLink PowerDVDCyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink’s compl

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 1096. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.6 CyberLink VideoLive MailCyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a.

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 112. FEATURES2. FEATURESIntelligence2.1.4 Intelligence• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1106. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.6.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface6.6.1 Starting VideoLive MailTo

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 1117.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput SignalASUSOtherIntelChips

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1127. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN Remote Co

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 1137 . APPENDIXGlossary7. APPENDIX7.2 Glossary13941394 is the IEEE designation for the high performance serial bus at 12.5, 25

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1147. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryBootBoot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory.When th

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 1157 . APPENDIXGlossary7. APPENDIXLPT Port (Line Printer Port)Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel po

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual1167. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryROM (Read Only Memory)ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmw

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 117INDEXAAC PWR Loss Restart 70Accelerated Graphics Port 29AccessoriesFast Ethernet Card 109Adobe Acrobat ReaderInstalling

118 ASUS CUC2 User’s ManualINDEXDDiscard Changes 76EECP DMA Select 65Ethernet Card 109Exit Discarding Changes 75Exit Saving Changes 75Expansion C

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 119INDEXOOnboard AC97 Modem Controlle 64Onboard FDC Swap A & B 64Onboard Parallel Port 65Onboard PCI IDE Enable 63Onbo

12ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual2. FEATURES2. FEATURESMB Components2.2 CUC2 Motherboard ComponentsSee opposite page for locations.LocationProcessor Support S

120 ASUS CUC2 User’s ManualINDEXUniversal Serial Bus Ports 31Updating Your BIOS 45USB Function 67USB Headers 40USB Legacy Support 60UsingASUS PC

Visit www.asus.com for updated specificationsL8400 SeriesCompact Professional Notebook PC• 14.1” TFT Color Display• 450MHz to 700MHz+• 64MB to 192M

Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications* Three 1.6-inch or five 1-inch SCA-2 SCSI hard drives** Eight 1.6-inch or 1-inch SCSI hard drives® Bareb

Visit www.asus.com for updated specificationsASUS AR1000 RAID Sub-systemwith DA3000 SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controller• Supports 5x86 RAID processor and two

Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications• Supports high speed CD-Audio playback• Supports high speed digital audio extraction• Supports UltraDMA/

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESComponent Locations2.2.1 Component Locations123 512 791718820212223246111916141541013

14ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 CUC2 Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUPGrayed components are available only on certain mod

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) JEN p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable)2) USBPWR01 p.19 USB De

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP16Layout Contents3. H/W SETUP17) SMB p.38 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins)18) ACHA p.38 Chassis Intrusion Connector

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, you must complete t

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP18Motherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Feature SettingsThe motherboard’s onboard functions are either a

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP2) USB Device Wake Up (USBPWR01,USBPWR2, USBPWR47, USBPWR56)These allow you

2 ASUS CUC2 User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS CUC2Manual Revision: 1.03 E635Release Date: October 2000No part of this manual, includin

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP20Motherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (AUD_EN1, AUD_EN2, ADN#)(available on audio m

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP5) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO)This jumper allows you to select the voltage su

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP22Motherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP6) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1)This option tells the clock generator

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPExternal Frequency TableThe following table is for use by experienced mothe

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP24System Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5 System MemoryNOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removi

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.1 Installing MemoryThe memory module (RIMM/C-RIMM) will fit in only one orient

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP26CPU3. H/W SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that came

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion CardsWARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing exp

28 ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUPInterrupt Request Table for this MotherboardInterrupt requests are shared as sho

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro SlotThis motherboard provides an accel

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Telep

30 ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.8 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources.

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP3) Universal Serial Bus Ports (Black two 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are available for c

32 ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP5) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2)Two serial port

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP DMA Channels3. H/W SETUP8) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin FLOPPY)This connect

34 ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP9) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE)These connectors supp

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP11) Power Supply (PWR_FAN), CPU (CPU_FAN), Chassis (CHA_FAN) FanConnectors (3 pins)T

36 ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP13) Headphone True-Level Line Out Header (3-pin HEADPHONE)(on audio model only)This

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP15) ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pin AFPANEL)This connector allows you to connect an

38 ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP17) SMB Connector (5-1 pin SMB)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Ma

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP19) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)This connector connects to a LAN card with

4 ASUS CUC2 User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manual I

40 ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP21) USB Headers (5-pin USB2, 10-1 pin USB47, 10-1 pin USB56)If the USB Ports on the

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP22) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)This connector connects to an A

42 ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUPCUC2®CUC2 System Panel Connectors* Requires an ATX power supply.PLEDGroundMLEDPWR+5

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 433. HARDWARE SETUPPowering Up3. H/W SETUP3.9 Starting Up the First Time1. After all connections are made, close the system ca

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual443. HARDWARE SETUPPowering Up3. H/W SETUP7. During power-on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instruc-

4. BIOS SETUP4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer SystemIt is recommended that you save a copy of the original moth

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual464. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>.The

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7. The utility starts to

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS(This page was intentionally left blank.)

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using th

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 5CONTENTS5. SOFTWARE SETUP ... 775.1 Install Operating Sy

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also providesa Ge

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).The

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure youhave the configuration inform

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previoussystem, incorrect parameters

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible flop

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Keyboard FeaturesHalt On [All Errors]This field determines which types of errors will cause the s

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced Menu Advanced MenuCPU Internal Frequency [Manual]When the motherboard is set to Jumper

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAdvanced MenuTurbo mode [Disabled]In JumperFree mode, this field will appear when you use only one

6 ASUS CUC2 User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNotes for JumperFree ModeCPU Upgrade/ReinstallationTo ensure that your system can enter BIOS setup

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem HangupIf your system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power OFFyour sys

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration4.4.1 Chip ConfigurationRDRAM Pool B State [Nap]This sets the operating state of

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI 2.1 Support [Enabled]This function allows you to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOnboard AC97 Modem Controller, Audio Controller [Auto][Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detec

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPI/O Device ConfigUART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled]When enabled, this field activates the onbo

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSlot 1/5 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ, Slot 3 IRQ, Slot 4 IRQ, Slot 6 IRQ [Auto]These fields set how IRQ use is

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationUSB Function [Enabled]This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) device

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns offthe vide

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video of

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 71.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following sections:1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and che

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after t

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 714. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower Up ControlWake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse [Disabled]Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to use

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature, CPU Temperature, JTPWR Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard har

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 734. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot dev

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual744. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to conf

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 754. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual764. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on

77ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Install Operating SystemYou should always use the latest operating system and up

785. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3 CUC2 Motherboard Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change a

795. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN

8ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual2.1 The ASUS CUC2The ASUS CUC2 motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC userwho wants advanced features processe

805. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 ChipsetInsert the Support CD that came with you

815. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 Intel Ultra ATA Storage DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherbo

825. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Intel LDCM Administrator SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® microprocesso

835. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(9) Click here.(7) Click here.(8) Enter username and password,and other options, and

845. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 Intel LDCM Client SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® microprocessor or hi

855. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(5) Click here.(6) Click here.(7) Click here.(8) Click here.(9) Click here.(10) Clic

865. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.8 ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM 6.0Insert the Support CD that came with your mo

875. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9 ASUS PC Probe Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into yo

885. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.10 ASUS Update Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into you

895. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.11 Microsoft DirectX DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard i

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESOptional Components• JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of fre-quency an

905. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.12 PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into yo

915. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.13 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.xInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard

925. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.14 YAMAHA S-YXG50 SoftSynthesizerInsert the Support CD that came with your motherb

935. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.15 Install Cyberlink Video and AudioApplications5.15.1 System Requirements• Pentiu

945. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.15.3 Installation ProceduresInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard

955. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.16 Uninstalling ProgramsAdd/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. Y

965. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS CUC2 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(This page was intentionally left blank.)

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 976. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your com-puter

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual986. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the

ASUS CUC2 User’s Manual 996. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeSettingsLets you set threshold levels and poll-ing intervals or refresh