TUSL2-C

Intel 815EP ATX Motherboard

USERS MANUAL

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3.4 Motherboard Settings

WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, take precautions whenever working on the computer. 1. Unplug the computer when working on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both 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 connectors, 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 plugging in or removing the ATX power connector on the motherboard. WARNING! Make sure the power supply is inplugged when adding or removing system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the 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.

ON Standby Power

OFF Powered Off

TUSL2-C Onboard LED

3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings
Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboards onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP switches. When using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position.

TUSL2-C DIP Switches

1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection.

Disable

Enable
TUSL2-C JumperFree Mode Setting

Jumper Mode

JumperFree Mode (Default)
1) JumperFree Mode (JEN) This jumper enables or disables the JumperFree mode. The JumperFree mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default)
2) USB Device Wake Up (USWR01, USWR56) These jumpers disable or enable the USB device wake up function. Set these jumpers to Enable to wake up the computer with USB devices. 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. The computer will not power ON if the jumper is set to Enable and if the wrong ATX power supply is connected. 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 enabling Wakeup during STR/STD/Soft off functions, 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 USWR01, USWR56 [1-2] (default) [2-3]

Disable (Default) Enable

USBPWR56
TUSL2-C USB Device Wake Up
3) Onboard CMI8738 PCI Audio Setting (AUDIO_EN) (available on audio model only) The onboard CMI8738 PCI 6 channel Audio chip may be enabled or disabled using these jumpers. Disable the onboard audio Codec if using a PCI audio card on any of the expansion slots or a primary audio/modem CNR on a CNR slot (see CNR Slot later in this section). Setting AUDIO_EN Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3]

AUDIO_EN

Enable (Default)

TUSL2-C Audio Setting

4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This jumper disables or enables the keyboard power up function. Set this jumper to Enable if you wish the keyboard (by pressing <Spacebar>) to power up the computer. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. The computer will not power ON if you set this to Enable and if the wrong ATX power supply is connected. NOTE: This jumper must be set in conjunction with Wake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR in 4.5.1 Power Up Control. Setting KBPWR Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3]
TUSL2-C Keyboard Power Setting
5) Voltage I/O Setting (VIO) This jumper sets the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. The default setting of 3.40V should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage. Setting VIO 3.30 V [1-2] 3.40 V [2-3] (default) 3.60 V [3-4]

3.30 V

3.40 V (Default)

3.60 V

TUSL2-C 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.
6) 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 permitss 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 Internal Frequency in the Advanced Menu of BIOS Setup). NOTE: Only selected switches are illustrated. For a complete frequency listing, see the next page.

CPU DRAM AGP

66MHz 100MHz 66MHz

100MHz 100MHz 66MHz

103MHz 103MHz 68MHz
TUSL2-C CPU External DRAM Clock (BUS) Frequency AGP Selection

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. An optional USB header is available if you need more USB ports.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1
Parallel Port (25-pin Female)
5) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2) Two serial ports are ready for a mouse or other serial devices. See Onboard Serial Port 1/2 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings.
COM1 COM2 Serial Ports (9-pin Male)
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.
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. See Section 6.3 in Software Reference for information about configuring multi-channel audio outputs.
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.
TUSL2-C 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 4.6 Boot Menu). (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 4.6 Boot Menu.

Secondary IDE Connector

Primary IDE Connector
NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

TUSL2-C IDE Connectors

3. H/W SETUP 3. H/W SETUP Connectors DMA Channels
IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/100 IDE devices must use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cable for 100MByte/sec transfer rates.
10) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to the cabinets 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.

IDELED

TUSL2-C IDE Activity LED
11) Power Supply (PWR_FAN), 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 fans plug to the board taking into consideration 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 as ASUS 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.

Rotation +12V GND

GND +12V Rotation

CHA_FAN

TUSL2-C 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power
12) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX, VIDEO, 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.

22) SMB Connector (5-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to attach SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. SMBus devices communicate by means of the SMBus with an SMBus host and/ or other SMBus devices. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus, which is a multi-device bus; that is, multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating data transfer.

Ground

SMBDATA +5V 1

SMBCLK

TUSL2-C SMBus Connector
TUSL2-C Front Panel USB Header
23) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR) This connector attaches to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply 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 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.
+12.0 Volts +5V Standby Power Good Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts
+5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts -5.0 Volts Ground Ground Ground Power Supply On Ground -12.0 Volts +3.3 Volts
TUSL2-C ATX Power Connector
24) Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2-pin JTPWR) If you have a power supply with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to this connector.
Power Supply Thermal Sensor
TUSL2-C Thermal Sensor Connector
The following is for items 2531

Keyboard Lock Power LED

PLEDKeylock Ground PLED+

Speaker Connector

+5V Ground Ground Speaker
MLED+ MLEDExtSMI# Ground PWR GND

Message LED

Reset SW ATX Power Switch*

SMI Lead

TUSL2-C System Panel Connectors
* Requires an ATX power supply.
25) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin connector supplies the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode. 26) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK) This 2-pin connector supplies the case-mounted key switch to allow keyboard locking. 27) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector supplies the case-mounted speaker. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warnings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 28) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This lead 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 received. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 29) 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 connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. 30) 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 systems power. 31) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector supplies 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 systems power supply.

8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 48 ASUS TUSL2-C Users Manual

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 pressing 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 reflect your BIOS screens exactly.
4. BIOS SETUP Program Information

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 Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. Use this menu to configure the default system device used to loBOOT cate and load the Operating System. EXIT 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.

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 Addressing 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 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].
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 drives maximum CHS capacity calculated automatically by the BIOS from the drive information you entered. Maximum LBA Capacity This field shows the drives maximum LBA capacity calculated automatically 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 highest number supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manually. Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. Refer to the documentation 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 because system resources used in this feature may decrease system performance. 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 capability. 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]

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 Management 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 motherboard do not support the STR function, you must leave this field on the default setting [Disabled]. NOTE: This field is only effective for Windows 98. 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 environments. 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]

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 [Enabled] 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 cannot 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 another computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface card with WakeOn-LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

5. S/W SETUP Windows 98

PC-Cillin 2000Vx.xx: Installs the PC-Cillin 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's 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. ASUS Screen Saver: Installs ASUS screen saver on the PC. Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. 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)
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6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE

6. S/W REFERENCE
6.1 Winbond Smart Manager
The Winbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps secure the PC with a Read2-IN-01 Smart Card Reader (see page 7) and a smart card containing a mini-chip insert, like a GSM cell phone SIM card. Once a smart card reader is configured, set up the Smart Manager software utility for boot up or always on system security.
6.1.1 Setting Up Smart Manager
Connect the smart card reader to the TUSL2-C-; (refer to Section 3.8.13 in Hardware Setup for the connector location.) Boot up the PC and enter BIOS (press <del>) to change the configuration to accept smart card hardware: in the Advanced BIOS menu select the I/O Device Configuration sub-menu, go to UART2 and select Smart Card Read, save and exit.
Finish booting up. Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on the selection: Winbond Smart Manager Application. The auto-installer prompts to install the Base Components and after doing show displays a readme file. Next, immediately install the Smart Card Driver Library as prompted. Finally, install the Winbond Smart Manager application as prompted.

Smart Manager

84 The auto-installer implements all of the drivers, base components and displays the Winbond Smart Manager program groups. Restart. Windows should auto-detect the smart card reader and install its system drivers.

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.

6.2 ASUS PC Probe

6.2.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe
When ASUS 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 Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.
The PC Probe icon will appear on the taskbars system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon will allow you to see the status of your PC.
6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe
Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored.
Temperature Monitor Shows the PCs 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 PCs 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 PCs voltages.

Monitoring

CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.
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 PCs hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used.
Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PCs temperature, fan rotation, and voltages.
90 Memory Shows the PCs 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 internal/external frequencies, and memory size.

Utility

Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program.
Right-clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.

6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
When the ASUS 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.
6.3 Multi-Channel Audio Feature Setup

LiveUpdate

The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are located on the Support CD. Installing the programs enables the multi-channel audio feature. Note: You must use 4 or 6 channel speakers for this setup.

Multi-Channel Audio

6.3.1 The C-Media Audio Mixer
1. The C-Media Mixer Icon appears on the bottom right of the screen, or the Mixer may be turned on from the PCI Audio Applications & Audio Rack groups on the Main Program menu using the Windows Start button: Click on the icon to display the C-Media Audio Mixer:
2. The Advanced button activates the Speaker, Volume, Sound Effects and Options menus. The Speaker menu offers various configurations for your speaker system. This menu enables the Line-In and Mic-In audio jacks on the back panel to setup additional speakers for 4 and 6-Channel Audio.
6.3.2 The C-Media Audio Demo Program
1. The Audio Demo program offers an easy way to test and tune your new speaker system. Activate the Multi-Channel Audio Demo program from the PCI Audio Applications group on the Main Program menu using the Windows Start button:
2. The PCI Multi-Channel Audio Demo has several Demos to help fine tune your PC speaker system. The Help menu features several pages of instructions and hardware diagrams to help configure and test the system. To activate the Speaker Channel Configuration Menu, point your mouse arrow and click on the TV box.
3.The Speaker Channel Configuration Menu displays all the options available to help tune the multichannel audio system even more precisely.
6.3.3 Connector Configuration
The chart below displays the configurations for the line connectors on the yellow MIDI/Game/ Audio connector port located on the back panel. The three female connectors are available for use in the 6-Channel audio system.

Line Out Line In Mic

Connector Settings and Functions
Headphone/ 2-Speaker Lime Light Blue Pink Line Out/ Front Spkr Out Line In Mic In 4-Speaker Line Out/ Front Spkr Out Rear Speaker Out Mic In 6-Speaker Line Out/ Front Spkr Out Rear Speaker Out Center Speaker Out, Sub-woofer
Note: See 7 in Section 3, Motherboard settings for the Bass/Center Jumper settings to fine tune the output signals.

6.4 ASUS LiveUpdate

ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboards BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly connected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update. Launch the utility from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate.

WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer would void any assurances on its 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 Instructions on setting up the motherboard. Instructions on setting up the BIOS Instructions 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 (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 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) Serial COM2 connector with bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) Users Manual (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket Optional Items AIMM card LCD controller module TVOUT controller module ASUS iPanel ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Smart Card Reader
1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized

2. FEATURES

2.1 The ASUS TUSL2-M
The ASUS TUSL2-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.

2.1.1 Specifications

Latest Intel Processor Support PIII Tualatin 133/100MHz FSB FC-PGA2 PIII Coppermine 133/100MHz FSB FC-PGA Celeron 100/66MHz FSB FC-PGA North Bridge System Chipset: The Intel 82815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) chipset supports 66/100/133 Front Side Bus (FSB), up to 512MB of PC100/PC133 SDRAM, and AGP 4X interface which delivers twice the amount of data than the current AGP standard. South Bridge System Chipset: The Intel 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) delivers twice the I/O bandwidth, and supports UltraDMA/100, allowing burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB/sec. Two USB controllers provides four 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/PC133 Memory Support: Equipped with three Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets which support PC133/PC100 non-ECC SDRAMs (available in 64, 128, 256, 512Mb densities) up to 512MB. UltraDMA33/66/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and up to four ATAPI devices like DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and tape backup drives. ASUS JumperFree Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree mode is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor external frequency. Wake-Up Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN and Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circuitry can log chassis open events into LDCM. The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through a new design, battery drain is even lower than the RTC used for keeping time! PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software.

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power
AAPANEL Audio Codec AUD_EN LAN_EN CD
Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2)

CLRTC JTPWR

2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH)

WOL_CON

USB2 CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 JEN ACHA USBPWR2 WOR PANEL

3Com 3C920 Fast Ethernet

CNR_SLOT

CHA_FAN

ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor

IDELED

NOTE: The AC97 audio codec, external GAME/AUDIO connectors, and internal audio connectors are optional components, and present in audio models only. The components are grayed in the above motherboard layout.

AFPANEL

DIP Switches
3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout

3.2 Layout Contents

Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) USBPWR1 USBPWR2 3) USBCNR1/USBCNR2 4) AUD_EN1 5) LAN_EN 6) KBPWR 7) DSW p. 18 JumperFree Mode (Enable/Disable) p. 19 USB Device Wake Up (Enable/Disable) p. 19 p. 20 p. 20 p. 21 p. 22 p. 24 p. 26 p. 27 p. 28 p. 29 USB/CNR Selection (USB2 Connect/CNR) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (Enable/Disable) Onboard LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) Keyboard Power Up (Enable/Disable) CPU External Frequency Setting 168-Pin System Memory Support Central Processing Unit (CPU)6 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Communication and Network Riser Slot Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot

Expansion Slots

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 1) 2) 3) 4) DIMM1/2/3 CPU PCI1/2/3 CNR1 AGP PS2KBMS PS2KBMS USB PRINTER COM1/COM2 VGA GAME_AUDIO

LINE-IN, LINE-OUT, MIC

External Connectors
p. 30 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female) p. 30 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) p. 31 Universal Serial Bus Ports (Two 4-pin female) p. 31 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) p. 32 Serial Port Connectors (9-pin male, 10-1 pin) p. 32 Monitor Output Connector (15-pin female) p. 33 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional) p. 33 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8 female) (optional) p. 33 Fast Ethernet Port Connector (optional) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pins) Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pins) IDE Activity LED (2 pins) CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3-pin) InternalAudio Connectors (optional) Headphone True-Level Line Out Header (3 pins)

Internal Connectors

FLOPPY p. 34 PRIMARY/SECONDARY IDE p. 35 IDELED p. 35 CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN p. 35 CHA_FAN 5) CD1, AUX, MODEM p. 36 6) HEADPHONE p. 36 7) MIC2 8) AFPANEL 9) AAPANEL 10) SMB
p. 37 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) p. 37 ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pins) p. 37 ASUS iPanel Audio Connector (10-1 pins) p. 38 SMBus Connector (6-1 pins)
3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents
11) 12) 13) 14) ACHA WOL_CON WOR LCDTV p. 38 p. 39 p. 39 p. 40 Chassis Intrusion Connector (2 pins) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins) LCD-TV Headers (18-1 pins/18 pins)

CPU 66MHz 100MHz 133MHz 133MHz SDRAM 100MHz 100MHz 133MHz 100MHz AGP 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz PCI 33MHz 33MHz 33MHz 33MHz
TUSL2-M CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection

(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 N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [ON] [OFF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O N ] [O N] [O FF] [O N] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [O N ] [O FF] [ON] [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]
For updated processor settings, visit ASUSs web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION)

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 Access 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.

VGA Monitor (15-pin female)
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)
Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors
9) Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (RJ-45) (optional) The RJ-45 connector is optional at the time of purchase and is located on top of the USB connectors. The connector allows the motherboard to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
3. H/W SETUP DMA Channels Connectors
8) 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.
3.8.2 Internal Connectors
1) 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.
TUSL2-M Floppy Disk Drive Connector
2) 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. IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/100 IDE devices must use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cable for 100MByte/sec transfer rates.

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.
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4. BIOS SETUP

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 disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Reboot the 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.

4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Notes
System Hangup If your system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power OFF your system and restart. The system will start up in safe mode running at a bus speed of 66MHz and enter BIOS setup.

4.4.1 Chip Configuration

SDRAM Capability This field displays the capability of the memory modules that you are using either PC100 or PC133. SDRAM Operating Mode This field displays the current SDRAM operating mode (PC100 or PC133) according to the SDRAM frequency you configure in the Advanced menu. SDRAM Timing [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for items 4-7, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting [By SPD] configures items 4-7 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] 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.
4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration
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 parameters Tras and Trc. Tras specifies the minimum clocks required between active command and precharge command. Trc specifies the minimum clocks required between active command and re-active command. Configuration options: [5T, 7T] [7T, 9T] 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 GMCHs response to CPU deferrable cycles. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Command Per Cycle [Enabled] When onboard VGA is used, CPU can help to gain graphics performance by increasing proper SDRAM cycles combinations. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable) if your display card does not support this feature, otherwise the system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Graphics Window Size [64MB] This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [64MB] [32MB] AGP Capability [4X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 4x interface, which transfers video data at 1066MB/s. Since AGP 4x is backward-compatible, you may leave the default [4X Mode] on no matter you are using an AGP 2x video card. When set to [2X Mode], the AGP interface will only provide a peak data throughput of 533MB/s even if you are using an AGP 4x card. Configuration options: [2X Mode] [4X Mode]

4.5.1 Power Up Control

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 cannot 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 another computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface card with WakeOn-LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
4. BIOS SETUP 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 [Enabled] reboots your system. [Previous State] sets your system back to the state it is before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State]
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wake Up By PS2 Keyboard [Space Bar] When the previous setup item Wake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR is enabled, you may specify the key(s) to press to power up the computer. Configuration options: [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] [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 an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A 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. NOTE: This feature must be set in conjunction with USB Device Wake Up in 3.4 Motherboard Settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. NOTE: Automatic Power Up will not work if the system is powered down by operating systems, such as Windows 98, which have ACPI support enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date]

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Power 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. VCORE 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.
4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] JTPWR Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard), CPU, and power supply (JTPWR) temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.

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 system 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] [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 connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] 74 ASUS TUSL2-M Users Manual

5.2.1 Installation Menus

5. S/W SETUP OS / Support CD Applications

5.2.2 Applications

INF Update Utility for Intel 815 Chipset: Installs INF files in Windows for the following items: System and Graphics, LPC Interface, SM Bus, PCI Bridge, Bus Master IDE, USB Host, and Controllers. Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver: Installs Intels Ultra ATA storage driver. Intel 815 Chipset Graphic Control Driver: Installs Intels 815 System and Graphics Controller Driver. Intel(r) AC97 Audio Controller: Installs the AC97 Audio Controller. 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller: Opens a Readme file with instructions for installing the driver for the integrated 3Com ethernet controller. Intel LDCM Administrator Setup: Installs software to monitor PC systems on the network within the same bridge address with the Client software installed. The administrator should install both Administrator and Client software. Intel LDCM Client Setup: Installs software to monitor the Client system. The LANDesk Client Manager must be installed to use the hardware manager features. ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM: Installs a utility that can remotely flash a client PCs BIOS when used in conjunction with Intel LDCM Administrator. ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to monitor your computers fan, temperature, and voltages.
5. S/W SETUP Applications
ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. Winbond Smart Manager Application: Installs the Winbond Smart Manager Application. 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's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites. Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. E-Color 3 Deep: Installs 3 Deep, the first application which gives the competitive edge in online gaming, as well as in 3D graphics resolution. ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS Screen Saver application. Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. 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.

Device Summary Shows a summary of devices present in your PC.
DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.

Utility

Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable.
6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS 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 appears.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE NOTES
88 ASUS TUSL2-M Users Manual
The Winbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps secure the PC with a Read2-IN-01 Smart Card Reader and a smart card containing a mini-chip insert, like a GSM cell phone SIM card. Once a smart card reader is configured, set up the Smart Manager software utility for boot up or always on system security.
6.2.1 Setting Up Smart Manager
Connect the smart card reader to the TUSL2; (refer to Section 3.8.13 in Hardware Setup for the connector location.) Boot up the PC and enter BIOS (press <del>) to change the configuration to accept smart card hardware: in the Advanced BIOS menu select the I/O Device Configuration sub-menu, go to UART2 and select Smart Card Read, save and exit.
Finish booting up. Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on the selection: Winbond Smart Manager Application. The auto-installer prompts to install the Base Components and after doing show displays a readme file. Next, immediately install the Smart Card Driver Library as prompted. Finally, install the Winbond Smart Manager application as prompted.
6. S/W REFERENCE Smart Manager
6. 2 Winbond Smart Manager
90 The auto-installer implements all of the drivers, base components and displays the Winbond Smart Manager program groups. Restart. Windows should auto-detect the smart card reader and install its system drivers.
NOTE: Do not install system components or Winbond applications unless you install a smart card reader, (see page 7). Smart card system software components support various types of smart card applications; all system components are compatible with Windows 98, ME and 2000. However, the Windbond Smart Manager application is readily compatible only with Windows 98 and ME.
6.2.2 Starting to Use Smart Manager
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.

Configuration i-Power! CD Mode Shuffle
Increase Volume Mute Decrease Volume

Karaoke

Next angle

Next audio stream

Next subtitle

Add bookmark

Capture frame

Repeat

Go to bookmark
6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink
6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail
CyberLinks VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. VLM 3) is a convenient and excellent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video/audio input devices and to send the mails to any recipients via VLM 3s built-in e-mail system through the Internet. VLM 3s mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot information; 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 corporate 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 3s 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 Windows standard. Video for Windows is a well-accepted and well-tested standard. Thus, users do not have to worry about compatibility issues.

ASUS TUEG-VM Users Manual

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.

AC PWR Loss Restart 71 Accelerated Graphics Port 29 AGP 29 ASUS iPanel Connector 37 ASUS PC Probe 83 Starting 83 Task Bar Icon 87 Using 83, 84 ATAPI CD-ROM 74 ATX Power Supply Connector 41 Audio Port Connectors 33 Automatic Power Up 72 PS/2 Mouse 30 Serial Port 32 SMB 38 USB 31 Wake-On-LAN 39 Wake-On-Ring 39 CPU Latency Timer 62 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 93 VideoLive Mail 94 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE Using 93 CyberLink VideoLive Mail Using 94
BIOS Beep Code 43 Updating 45 BIOS Beep Codes 43 Boot Sequence 74 Boot Up Floppy Seek 75 Boot Up NumLock Status 56 Boot Virus Detection 75
Discard Changes 77 Display Cache Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) 63 Display Cache Paging Mode 63 Display Cache RAS to CAS Delay 63
ECP DMA Select 65 Exit Discarding Changes 76 Exit Saving Changes 76 Expansion Cards AGP Pro 29 Assigning IRQs 27
Central Processing Unit 26 Command Per Cycle 62 Connectors ASUS iPanel 37 ASUS iPanel Audio 37 ATX Power Supply 41 Audio Port 33 Fast-Ethernet Port 33 Floppy Disk Drive 34 Game/MIDI 33 IDE 34 Internal Audio 36 Internal Microphone 37 Monitor Output 32 Parallel Port 31 PS/2 Keyboard 30
Fast-Ethernet Port Connector 33 Floppy 3 Mode Support 52 Floppy Disk Access Control 64 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 34
Game/MIDI Connector 33 Graphics Window Size 63
Halt On 57 Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 54 Cylinders 54 Heads 54 LBA Capacity 54 Sectors 54 Translation Method 54 Types 53 Hardware Setup CPU Installation 26 HDD Power Down 70 Headers LCD-TV 40 USB 40 High Priority PCI Mode 63 Load Setup Defaults 77
MB Temperature 73 Memory Installation 25 Monitor Output Connector 32 Motherboard Support CD 79 Multi-Sector Transfers 55
Onboard AC97 Modem Controlle 65 Onboard CIR I/O 65 Onboard CIR IRQ 65 Onboard FDC Swap A & B 64 Onboard MIDI I/O 65 Onboard MIDI IRQ 65 Onboard Parallel Port 65 Onboard PCI IDE Enable 63 Onboard Serial Port Onboard Serial Port Onboard VGA 62 Operating Systems 79 OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M 59 Other Boot Device Select 74
IDE Connectors 34 IDE Hard Drive 74 Installation CPU 26 Installed Memory 57 Internal Audio Connectors 36 Internal Microphone Connector 37 Interrupts Standard Assignments 27
Parallel Port Connector 31 Parallel Port Mode 65 Password Supervisor 56 User 56 PCI 2.1 Support 63 PCI Latency Timer 66 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 66 PIO Mode 55 Plug & Play O/S 75 Power Fan Speed 73 Power Management 69 PowerPlayer SE Using 93
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay 56 Auto-Repeat Rate 56 Features 56
Language 57 LCD-TV Headers 40 Legacy Diskette A 52 Legacy Diskette B 52 LiveUpdate 96 Using 96
Procedure CPU Installation 26 Processor Serial Number 59 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 30 PS/2 Mouse Connector 30 PWR Button < 4 Secs 70 PWR Up On Modem Act 71