CUSL2-C Black Pearl
Intel 815EP ATX Motherboard

USERS MANUAL

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ASUS CUSL2-C Black Pearl Users Manual

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION.... 7 2. FEATURES... 8 2.1 The ASUS CUSL2-C Black Pearl.. 8 2.1.1 Preface.... 8 2.1.2 Specifications... 10 2.1.3 Optional Components.. 12 2.1.4 Performance.. 12 2.1.5 Intelligence... 13 2.2 CUSL2-C Black Pearl Components... 14 3. HARDWARE SETUP... 16 3.1 CUSL2-C Black Pearl Layout.. 16 3.2 Layout Contents.. 17 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure.. 19 3.4 Motherboard Settings... 19 3.5 System Memory (DIMM).. 26 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes.. 26 3.5.2 Memory Installation.. 27 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU).. 28 3.7 Expansion Cards... 29 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure.. 29 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards.. 29 3.7.3 Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot. 30 3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot. 31 3.8 External Connectors... 32 3.9 Starting Up the First Time... 43 4. BIOS SETUP... 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS... 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.. 45 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures.. 46 4.2 BIOS Setup Program... 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar... 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar... 50 4.3 Main Menu... 52 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave.. 53 4.3.2 Keyboard Features.. 56
4.4 Advanced Menu.. 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration... 61 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration... 64 4.4.3 PCI Configuration.. 66 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration... 68 4.5 Power Menu... 69 4.5.1 Power Up Control... 71 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor.. 73 4.6 Boot Menu... 74 4.7 Exit Menu... 76 5. SOFTWARE SETUP... 79 5.1 Install Operating System... 79 5.2 Start Windows... 79 5.3 CUSL2-C BLACK PEARL Motherboard Support CD. 80 5.4 Personalized Boot Logo.. 82 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE... 79 6.1 Winbond Smart Manager... 83 6.2 ASUS PC Probe.. 86 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate... 90 6.5 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE.. 93 6.6 CyberLink PowerDVD... 94 6.7 CyberLink VideoLive Mail.. 95 7. APPENDIX... 97 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card... 97 7.2 Glossary... 99 INDEX.... 103

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 installation. 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 interference 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 approved 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 numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

1. INTRODUCTION

This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INTRODUCTION FEATURES HARDWARE SETUP BIOS SETUP SOFTWARE SETUP SOFTWARE REFERENCE APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. Intructions on setting up the BIOS 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.
Optional Items Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard USB Hub CNR card (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable LAN/Home PNA CNR card for internal UltraDMA100/66/33 ASUS iPanel IDE drives ASUS consumer infrared set (1) Ribbon cable for master and ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25 and (2) 3.5 floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard Users Manual (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket (1) Quick Setup Guide

1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized

2. FEATURES

2.1 The ASUS CUSL2-C Black Pearl

2.1.1 Preface

Congratulations! You are the proud owner of the first Special Edition motherboard ever manufactured by ASUS! The CUSL2-C Black Pearl motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features and the best processors. With a sleek and stylish profile, the new CUSL2-C Black Pearl gives you a fully customized high-performance PC. This kit includes everything you need to get your new CUSL2-C Black Pearl up and running. Refer to the instructions in the Quick Setup reference and get handy with the ASUS SmartTool! A top Intel 815EP chipset along with a Socket 370 PIII of your choice complete the masterpiece. We at ASUS hope that the CUSL2-C Black Pearl will be one of your most treasured possessions, sure to give excellent performance for a long time to come! Look at these features:
SmartCard Reader Option: Now you can power up your computer using a secure SmartCard. The CUSL2-C Black Pearl supports the latest PC/SC CompliantSmartCard Reader, the custom reading device, Read2-In-01. Visit the manufacturers website: w w w. t z t. c o m. t w. Ask your local dealer for product availability. Refer to the Software Reference Section 6 for more detailed information about using the Winbond Smart Manager software. Read2-In-01 SmartCard Reader
Personalized Boot Logo: Create original boot up screens with this easyto-use DOS utility. ASUS offers LOGO.EXE. Choose a bitmap image from the selections we offer, or create your own image files.
Image Library: ASUS supplies you with a great selection of 16-color 640 x 480 pixel images compatible with DOS, BIOS and boot-up:

wallpaper.bmp rough3.bmp

rough1.bmp

rough2.bmp

scen1.bmp

scape1.bmp

china1.bmp

sketch1.bmp

season2.bmp

sea2.bmp

season1.bmp

cartoon2.bmp

interior2.bmp

interior1.bmp

leafred.bmp

leaf1.bmp

water1.bmp

3.30 V

3.40 V

3.60 V

CUSL2-C BP VIO Setting
WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer components life. It is highly recommended that you leave this setting on its default.
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 CPUs External frequency. IMPORTANT: 1. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF. 2. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches (see CPU Speed in Advanced Menu in BIOS Setup). NOTE: Only selected switches are illustrated. For a complete frequency listing, see next page.
CPU 66.8MHz DRAM 100.2MHz AGP 66.8MHz
100.3MHz 100.3MHz 66.8MHz
103.0MHz 133.70MHz 103.0MHz 100.30MHz 68.7MHz 66.85MHz
CUSL2-C BP CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection

CPU DRAM AGP

140MHz 133.70MHz 105MHz 133.70MHz 70MHz 66.85MHz

140MHz 140MHz 70MHz

(JumperFree Mode)
NOTE: If your processor does not have a locked Frequency Multiple, you must use CPU Core:Bus Freq. Multiple in 4.4 Advanced Menu to set the Frequency Multiple. If the Frequency Multiple is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in BIOS setup will have no effect.
External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor. CPU:DRAM CPU SDRAM Ratio (MHz) (MHz) 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 66:100 100:100 100:100 100:100 100:100 100:100 100:100 100:100 100:100 133:133 133:133 133:133 133:133 133:133 133:133 133:133 133:133 133:100 133:100 133:100 133:100 133:100 133:100 133:100 133:100 64.4 60.0 66.0 68.3 70.0 75.0 80.0 83.0 99.6 90.0 100.0 103.0 105.0 110.0 115.0 200.0 132.8 166.6 133.0 137.0 140.0 145.0 150.0 160.0 132.8 166.6 133.0 137.0 140.0 145.0 150.0 160.0 99.6 90.0 100.0 102.5 105.0 112.5 120.0 124.5 99.6 90.0 100.0 103.0 105.0 110.0 115.0 200.0 132.8 166.6 133.0 137.0 140.0 145.0 150.0 160.0 99.6 125.0 100.0 102.8 105.0 108.8 112.5 120.0 Frequency Selection Switches 5 [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N] [O N] [O N] [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF]

3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively 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 motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when enabled 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
Interrupt requests are shared as shown by the following table:
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP CNR LAN CNR Audio/Modem A B C not shared not shared not shared D E F G H shared not shared not shared shared shared shared
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support 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 motherboards system chipset. This provides upgradeable network, audio, and/or modem solutions at an incredibly low cost. NOTE: CNRs are not included with this motherboard.

6) 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)
7) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8 GAME_AUDIO) (optional) Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink) allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice.
Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors
8) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting 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 orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).
NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
CUSL2-C BP Floppy Disk Drive Connector
9) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cables blue connector to the motherboards primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/100 master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/100 devices be connected to the secondary IDE connector. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please refer to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is removed to prevent 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 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup.

Reset Ground

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 users 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 between orange and green after the systems 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 One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when system is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running at a lower frequency

3. H/W SETUP Powering Up

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. For ATX 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.

5. S/W SETUP Windows 98

(TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) PC-cillin 2000 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus protection software. View the online help for more information. Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view users manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites. Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE, PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. ASUS Screen Saver: Install ASUS screen saver to the system. Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. ReadMe: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information. Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE SECONDARY MENU)
5.4 Personalized Boot Logo
The CUSL2-C Black Pearl comes with an exciting feature to help you customize your new personal computer: LOGO.EXE. This DOS software helps you create a selection of colorful, personalized boot screens. ASUS supplies you with the executable software, LOGO.EXE, along with a sample image library of boot screens in bitmap (BMP) format. (See the Readme file in the Logo folder on the Support CD for a list of file names.) NOTE: It is advisable, but not necessary, to back up your system BIOS to a bootable floppy disk before using LOGO to modify your boot screen; (See section 4.1 in BIOS Setup.) Also, ensure that the Full Screen Logo is Enabled in the BIOS Boot Menu; (See section 4.6 in BIOS Setup.) 1. To set up a new Personalized Boot Logo, browse the Support CD and copy these three components to the windows directory: LOGO.EXE; AFLASH.EXE; one or more BMP files in 640 x 480 pixel, 16-color format. 2. Then go to the Shut Down Menu and select: Restart in DOS Mode. From DOS, run AFLASH: C:\WINDOWS>AFLASH 3. In AFLASH, select [1] and save the existing system BIOS file with a new name, for example: CSCB1016.AWD. Exit AFLASH to DOS. 4. To set up a new boot screen, run LOGO from DOS. Both the BIOS file name and the BMP file name must follow in the command line: C:\WINDOWS>LOGO CSCB1016.AWD SEA2.BMP 5. Press <enter> to save the image with the BIOS file. 6. Run AFLASH again. Select [2] and flash the updated BIOS file, in this case, CSCB1016.AWD, to the ROM. 7. Reboot your computer: press <ctl><alt><del>. The new boot screen that you selected will now appear. 8. If you wish to select a new BMP file, rerun the process beginning at Step # 4 above. BMP files must be in the same directory as LOGO.EXE. Of course, you may wish to create an original boot image. Use your favorite photo editor to save an image as a 640 x 480 pixel, 16-color BMP file. Choose a file name for the image with eight digits and characters recognizable in the DOS environment. 82 ASUS CUSL2-C Black Pearl Users Manual

After installing the software, start Windbond Smart Manager for the first time: select the Programs menu from the Start bar and select the Windbond program group. When you click the program application, an icon is created for the Logon Smart Card software in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
The icon resembles a key.
Right click on the icon and select Setting Logon Smart Card.
Click the Add New button and then select the type of card you want to use. Insert the Smart Card into the card reader, then enter your name and any remarks into the fields. Click OK.
The Smart Card Reader detects and automatically records the encrypted ID on the mini-chip in the card. The software registers the smart card for security capability and prompts you to click OK. The cards security status is displayed in the main program window.
6.1.3 Smart Manager Modes
Return to the Windbond Smart Manager icon on the bottom right hand corner of the Windows screen. Select the Logon Card Check Mode to choose the security mode that you prefer. Three basic modes are available:
1. Disable Check renders the Smart Manager security system inoperative. 2. Boot Check enables the Smart Manager security system for start up. The user must insert the Smart Card into the reader during start up in order to complete the Windows boot up process. In this mode, the user may remove the Smart Card and continue to use the PC after the start cycle is complete. If no Smart Card, or the wrong one, is inserted during boot up, the PC displays the Smart Manager protection screen:
When the PC displays the Smart Manager protection screen, the computer is secured, inoperative and impenetrable.
3. Always Check configures the Smart Manager to require that the user insert the card during start up: then, if the card is removed at any time during the operation of the PC, the Smart Manager protection screen will automatically pop up and the PC is secure until the card is reinserted. File Protect Check Mode: This is a sub-program used to encrypt and decode individual files stored in the system using a Smart Card key. NOTE: Do take care not to lose your Smart Card or you may not be able to restart the PC or decode encrypted files. Test each new Smart Card to ensure that it is completely compatible with the card reader; the Read2-In-01 Smart Card Reader is designed only to read cards with the standard PC/SC mini-chip configuration.

SmartCard

6.2 ASUS PC Probe
ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer systems vital components, such as fan rotations, V oltages, 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.

VideoLive Mail

6.7.1 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 3s 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 email 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 audio 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 procedure.
6.7.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface
Exit Minimize Help Video Mail Wizard Start Playback Snapshot to File Video Configuration Stop Recording / Playback Start Recording Pause Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume

7. APPENDIX

7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card
LAN Activity Output Signal

Intel Chipset

Wake on LAN Output Signal

Motherboard type

If you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 on an ASUS motherboard, leave the jumper on its defaut setting of ASUS. If you are using another brand of motherboard, set the jumper to Other. Connect the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboards WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the motherboard. Connect the LAN activity output signal (LAN_LED) to the system cabinets front panel LAN_LED in order to display the LAN data activity.
7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card

7.1.1 Features

Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported PCI Bus Master Complies to PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specifications Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces Complies to IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX interfaces Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations through a single RJ45 port Supports 32-bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1 Enhancements on ACPI & APM Adheres to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev. 1.0, ACPI Rev. 1.0, and Device Class Power Management Rev. 1.0 IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation for 10Mbps/100Mbps Network Data Transfer Rates. Provides LED indicators for monitoring network conditions Plug and Play

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computers 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.

7. APPENDIX Glossary

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, selecting 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 interrupting 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. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol. COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Pointing devices, 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 CeleronPPGA), 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 computers 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, including 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) There are several different types of DRAM such as, EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and RDRAM (Rambus DRAM). Flash ROM The flash ROM is designed to be a resident program and can be updated by a specific programming method. Normally, the flash ROM is used for system BIOS which initiates hardware devices and sets up necessary parameters for the OS. Since the contents of flash ROM can be modified, users are able to update the BIOS by themselves. 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.

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 based on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium II (Klamath) CPU as well as other x86-compatible microprocessors. The MMX instructions are designed to accelerate multimedia and communications applications, such as 3D video, 3D sound, video conference. OnNow The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system and device 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 applications, and also relies on the changes defined in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. PC100 SDRAM is Intel's goal is to ensure that memory subsystems continue to support evolving platform requirements and to assure that memory does not become a bottleneck to system performance. It is especially important to ensure that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with the performance roadmaps for the processors, I/O and graphics. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and furthermore, 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. Plug and Play BIOS The ISA bus architecture requires the allocation of memory and I/O address, DMA channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. However, configuration of ISA cards is typically done with jumpers that change the decode maps for memory and I/O space and steer the DMA and interrupt signals to different pins on the bus. Further, system configuration files may need to be updated to reflect these changes. Users typically resolve sharing conflicts by referring to documentation provided by each manufacturer. For the average user, this configuration process can be unreliable and frustrating. Plug and play (PnP) BIOS eliminates the ISA add-on card hardware conflict problem. The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to define and remember each card's configuration, which allows the user to change the card's IRQs and DMA in BIOS either automatically or manually. POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. 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. ASUS CUSL2-C Black Pearl Users Manual 101